The Coriolis force is the force
A) that causes winds to move parallel to isobars because of the combined effect of the pressure gradient force and geostrophic force.
B) created by the Earth's rotation that causes winds to be deflected to the left in the Northern Hemisphere and to the right in the Southern Hemisphere.
C) that causes winds to move perpendicular to isobars because of the combined effect of the pressure gradient force and geostrophic force.
D) created by the Earth's rotation that causes winds to be deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
E) that makes air rise, move horizontally, sink, and move horizontally back to where they originally rose, making a loop.
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Q27: As air descends it _[1]_ and can
Q28: The band of high air pressure,calm winds,and
Q29: Examining a map of isobars,you can tell
Q30: The band of low pressure,calm winds,and clouds
Q31: A band of easterly winds that exist
Q33: On a global scale,air heated near the
Q34: When isobars are close together,it means
A) there
Q35: As air rises it _[1]_ and can
Q36: If you are experiencing winds that are
Q37: The combined processes of _[1]_ and _[2]_
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