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casperchen82

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The force that would cause a stationary parcel of air to begin to move horizontally is called the:a.
   Coriolis force.
  b. pressure gradient force.
  c. centripetal force.
  d. frictional force.



Question 2

The pressure gradient force is directed from higher pressure toward lower pressure:a.
   only at the equator.
  b. at all places on earth except for the equator.
  c. only in the Northern Hemisphere.
  d. only in the Southern Hemisphere.
  e. at all places on earth.




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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

e





 

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