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Why does a ball thrown from the equator towards the North Pole drift to the right?
Why does a ball thrown from the equator towards the North Pole drift to the right?
- As a result of the slower speed of the ball relative to the ground
- Because of the Coriolis Effect pushing it right
- Because of gravitational pull towards the east
- Due to the faster speed of the ball relative to the ground (correct)
At what latitudes does the Hadley Cell operate, creating strong winds known as Trade Winds?
At what latitudes does the Hadley Cell operate, creating strong winds known as Trade Winds?
- Around the equator
- Near 30 degrees north and south latitude (correct)
- Between 30 to 60 degrees latitude
- At the poles
What contributes to the creation of different colored bands on Jupiter, similar to Earth's atmospheric cells?
What contributes to the creation of different colored bands on Jupiter, similar to Earth's atmospheric cells?
- Friction
- Pressure gradient force
- Convection (correct)
- Coriolis Effect
How does friction affect wind direction and speed near Earth's surface?
How does friction affect wind direction and speed near Earth's surface?
Which factor mainly drives the wind perpendicular to the pressure gradient force?
Which factor mainly drives the wind perpendicular to the pressure gradient force?
What is the role of the Ferrel Cell in atmospheric circulation?
What is the role of the Ferrel Cell in atmospheric circulation?
Why doesn't air move completely from the poles to the equator according to the passage?
Why doesn't air move completely from the poles to the equator according to the passage?
What causes air traveling from equator to poles to drift eastward?
What causes air traveling from equator to poles to drift eastward?
In which layer of Earth's atmosphere is friction felt more prominently?
In which layer of Earth's atmosphere is friction felt more prominently?
'The mechanisms behind these cells can be observed on' which planet mentioned in the passage?
'The mechanisms behind these cells can be observed on' which planet mentioned in the passage?
