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WhattoUnderstand

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on: Jul 13, 2018
Which of the following does NOT act upon winds that blow far above the surface of the Earth?
 
  A) Coriolis effect
  B) Geostrophic
  C) Gravity
  D) Pressure gradient
  E) Friction

Question 2

On the average, the friction layer extends to approximately ________ meters above the ground.
 
  A) 1
  B) 10
  C) 100
  D) 1,000
  E) 10,000


yifu223

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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