8. Atmospheric circulations are fundamentally caused by:
a. The heating of the ozone layer
b. The passage of frontal storm systems
c. Ocean currents
d. Earth’s gravity
e. Unequal heating of Earth’s surface
answer: e
11. In the Northern Hemisphere, the Coriolis force deflects moving air:
a. To the right
b. To the left
c. Always toward the north
d. Always toward the south
e. It does not deflect moving air.
answer: a
12. The Coriolis force is _______ in the upper troposphere because _______.
a. Enhanced; the pressure gradient is weaker
b. Enhanced; there is less friction
c. Enhanced; there is more friction
d. Decreased; air moves to high latitudes
e. Decreased; there is more friction
answer: b
are these correct?