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The Coriolis force affects tornadoes by:
 a. making them spin clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.
  b. making them always spin to the left.
  c. making them always spin to the right.
  d. making them spin in the same direction regardless of where they are on the Earth's surface.
  e. making them spin in one direction in the Northern Hemisphere and in the opposite direction in the Southern Hemisphere.

Question 2

What causes the Coriolis force?
 a. The increase in the speed the surface you stand on moves as you increase the radius on a rotating platform.
  b. The tendency to continue moving in a straight line on a rotating platform.
  c. The outward force of rotation on a moving platform.
  d. The force exerted by the platform to keep you moving when stay at the same radius.
  e. The reaction force that acts on you from the rotating platform.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 28, 2018
Excellent

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