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What is the direction of the Coriolis force deflection in the Southern Hemisphere?
What is the direction of the Coriolis force deflection in the Southern Hemisphere?
to the left of its path
What is the relationship between wind speed and Coriolis force?
What is the relationship between wind speed and Coriolis force?
As wind speed increases, the Coriolis force increases
How does the Coriolis force vary with latitude?
How does the Coriolis force vary with latitude?
It increases from zero at the equator to a maximum at the poles
What is the direction of deflection for objects moving in any direction in the Northern Hemisphere?
What is the direction of deflection for objects moving in any direction in the Northern Hemisphere?
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How does the Coriolis force affect wind direction and speed?
How does the Coriolis force affect wind direction and speed?
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In which situation is the Coriolis force minimal?
In which situation is the Coriolis force minimal?
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What is the relationship between object speed and the Coriolis force?
What is the relationship between object speed and the Coriolis force?
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How does the Coriolis force affect global wind patterns?
How does the Coriolis force affect global wind patterns?
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What is the significance of the Coriolis force in air movement?
What is the significance of the Coriolis force in air movement?
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Why is the Coriolis force important in understanding global weather patterns?
Why is the Coriolis force important in understanding global weather patterns?
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Study Notes
Why Does Wind Blow?
- Wind blows because of differences in temperature between different areas, which leads to differences in air pressure.
- Gases expand and rise when heated, and contract and sink when cooled.
- Temperature differences create pockets of warm and cold air, which in turn create areas of high and low pressure.
Pressure Gradient Force
- Pressure gradient force is a force that arises from differences in atmospheric pressure across a surface.
- The greater the pressure difference, the stronger the force, and the faster the air moves.
- It is a key factor in shaping wind direction and speed.
Coriolis Force
- Coriolis force is a fictitious force that appears to act on moving objects, such as air masses, due to the Earth's rotation.
- In the Northern Hemisphere, the Coriolis force deflects moving objects to the right of their intended path.
- In the Southern Hemisphere, the Coriolis force deflects moving objects to the left of their intended path.
- The amount of deflection depends on the rotation of the Earth, latitude, and object speed.
Forces Affecting Wind
- There are four main forces that affect the horizontal movement of air: pressure gradient force, Coriolis force, centripetal force, and friction.
- Only pressure gradient force and Coriolis force significantly influence wind direction and speed.
Upper-Air vs. Surface Winds
- Upper-air maps are essential for forecasting the weather and determining the movement of surface pressure systems.
- Surface winds are modified by friction, which slows them down and changes their direction.
Cyclones and Anti-Cyclones
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of atmospheric pressure and wind, including pressure gradient force, friction force, and cyclones and anti-cyclones.
