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Chelseaamend

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on: Jul 14, 2018

Given that the circumference of a circle is 360 degrees, it follows that the earth rotates about this many degrees per hour:

A) 10.
B) 15.
C) 36.
D) 360.

Question 2

The effect of friction on air:

A) increases wind speed.
B) increases with height.
C) increases the Coriolis force.
D) is relevant only within the planetary boundary layer.

nyrave

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D

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Chelseaamend

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Reply #2 on: Jul 14, 2018

Thank you

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Reply #3 on: Jul 14, 2018

Happy to help you

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