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michelleunicorn

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on: Jul 29, 2018
Why does air pressure decrease with height more rapidly in cold air than in warm air?
 
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Define the Coriolis force and explain how each of the following influences it: (a) rotation of the Earth; (b) wind speed; (c) latitude.
 
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What causes pressure differences to arise, and hence causes the wind to blow?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

wohoo thank youuu.

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Right on time. Thanks a bunch.

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Answer: Unequal heating of Earth's surface leads to temperature differences, which cause the pressure differences to drive wind.


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Gracias!

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Wow, this really help

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