9.1.4.1 - Pressure Gradient Force
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What does the pressure gradient force do?
💡 Hint: Think about how air moves based on pressure differences.
Define isobars.
💡 Hint: Consider a map with lines indicating pressure.
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What is the primary force that causes air movement?
💡 Hint: Think about how air flows in the atmosphere.
True or False: The Coriolis force is nonexistent at the equator.
💡 Hint: Consider how Earth's rotation affects wind at different latitudes.
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Evaluate how the interaction of the pressure gradient force and the Coriolis effect influences storm patterns.
💡 Hint: Consider how these forces interact to create winds in both hemispheres.
Analyze a weather map with isobars and describe the expected wind patterns.
💡 Hint: Look for the gradient steepness and relate it to wind speeds.
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