This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The atmosphere around the earth would rush off into space if the vertical pressure gradient force ... (Read 55 times)

jjjetplane

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
on: Jul 15, 2018

The atmosphere around the earth would rush off into space if the vertical pressure gradient force
  were not balanced by:
  a. the Coriolis force.
  b. the horizontal pressure gradient force.
  c. gravity.
  d. the centripetal force.
  e. friction.



Question 2

The surface air around a strengthening low pressure area normally __________, while aloft,
  above the system, the air normally __________.
  a. diverges, diverges
  b. diverges, converges
  c. converges, converges
  d. converges, diverges



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

jxjsniuniu

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d


jjjetplane

  • Member
  • Posts: 556
Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

amit

  • Member
  • Posts: 364
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.

Did you know?

Anti-aging claims should not ever be believed. There is no supplement, medication, or any other substance that has been proven to slow or stop the aging process.

Did you know?

There are actually 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 essential amino acids, and three essential fatty acids that your body needs every day.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

The Sun as it appears from the surface of the Earth at Sunset. The Sun as it appears from the surface of the Earth at Sunset.
Effect of a Black Hole’s Tidal Force on Infalling Matter Effect of a Black Hole’s Tidal Force on Infalling Matter
Common errors in blood pressure assessment Common errors in blood pressure assessment
A typical engine design that uses both pressure and splash lubrication. Oil travels under pressure ... A typical engine design that uses both pressure and splash lubrication. Oil travels under pressure ...
Dorsiflexion of the foot with direct pressure to bottom of foot with the thumbs. Dorsiflexion of the foot with direct pressure to bottom of foot with the thumbs.
Coal pollutes the atmosphere Coal pollutes the atmosphere
Video: Ciliate conjugation Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library