This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A gradient wind blowing around the low-pressure center is constantly accelerating because it is ... (Read 75 times)

tiffannnnyyyyyy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 512
A gradient wind blowing around the low-pressure center is constantly accelerating because it is constantly changing directions. This is called ____.
 A) the pressure gradient force
  B) the Coriolis force
  C) centripetal acceleration
  D) cyclonic flow

Question 2

A wind that blows at a constant speed parallel to curved isobars or contour lines is called a ____ wind.
 A) geostrophic
  B) cyclonic
  C) convergent
  D) gradient



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

brbarasa

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 308
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D





 

Did you know?

Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.

Did you know?

Persons who overdose with cardiac glycosides have a better chance of overall survival if they can survive the first 24 hours after the overdose.

Did you know?

Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.

Did you know?

The most destructive flu epidemic of all times in recorded history occurred in 1918, with approximately 20 million deaths worldwide.

Did you know?

An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library