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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.


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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
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