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What is the unit of measurement for air pressure often used in meteorology?
What is the unit of measurement for air pressure often used in meteorology?
- Pascal (Pa)
- Bar (correct)
- Kilopascal (kPa)
- Newton per square meter (N/m²)
What causes the apparent deflection in wind direction known as the Coriolis effect?
What causes the apparent deflection in wind direction known as the Coriolis effect?
- Earth's elliptical orbit around the sun
- Differences in air temperature
- Changes in the Earth's magnetic field
- Earth's rotation (correct)
Which instrument for measuring air pressure uses a glass tube filled with mercury?
Which instrument for measuring air pressure uses a glass tube filled with mercury?
- Barograph
- Hygrometer
- Aneroid barometer
- Barometer (correct)
What is the direction of wind associated with a cyclone in the Northern Hemisphere?
What is the direction of wind associated with a cyclone in the Northern Hemisphere?
What is the force that causes the wind to blow from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure?
What is the force that causes the wind to blow from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure?
What is the direction of wind associated with an anticyclone in the Southern Hemisphere?
What is the direction of wind associated with an anticyclone in the Southern Hemisphere?
What did Milutin Milankovitch write about in his book 'Mathematical Climatology and the Astronomical Theory of Climate Changes'?
What did Milutin Milankovitch write about in his book 'Mathematical Climatology and the Astronomical Theory of Climate Changes'?
What is the force that causes the wind to blow from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure?
What is the force that causes the wind to blow from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure?
What is the unit of measurement for air pressure often used in meteorology?
What is the unit of measurement for air pressure often used in meteorology?
What is the apparent deflection in wind direction due to Earth's rotation known as?
What is the apparent deflection in wind direction due to Earth's rotation known as?
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