Practice - Coriolis Force
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Practice Questions
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What is the Coriolis force?
💡 Hint: Think about how the wind would move if the Earth didn't spin.
In which hemisphere does the wind deflect to the right?
💡 Hint: Remember how the Earth rotates.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the direction of wind deflection in the Northern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis force?
💡 Hint: Think about the spinning of Earth.
True or False: The Coriolis force is strongest at the equator.
💡 Hint: Where does rotation matter most?
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Challenge Problems
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If a wind starts moving directly towards a low-pressure area in the Northern Hemisphere, describe its path and the influence of the Coriolis force as it moves.
💡 Hint: Remember how wind moves when the Earth spins.
Calculate the impact of wind speed on the Coriolis force at a latitude of 45°. If a wind is moving at 30m/s, how much will it deflect compared to a wind speed of 10m/s?
💡 Hint: Consider how faster wind influences the curvature due to Earth’s rotation.
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