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Sinking air that diverges when it reaches Earth's surface is closely associated with ________.
 
  A) anticyclones
  B) tornadoes
  C) the absence of Coriolis effect
  D) the absence of friction
  E) cyclones

Question 2

A counterclockwise atmospheric circulation in the Northern Hemisphere is known as a(n) ________.
 
  A) anticyclone
  B) cyclone
  C) Coriolis effect
  D) pressure gradient
  E) troposphere
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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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