Practice Pressure Gradient Force - 9.1.4.1 | 9. ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION AND WEATHER SYSTEMS | CBSE 11 Fundamental of Physical Geography
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the pressure gradient force do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how air moves based on pressure differences.

Question 2

Easy

Define isobars.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider a map with lines indicating pressure.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary force that causes air movement?

  • Gravity
  • Pressure Gradient Force
  • Temperature Gradient

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how air flows in the atmosphere.

Question 2

True or False: The Coriolis force is nonexistent at the equator.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how Earth's rotation affects wind at different latitudes.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate how the interaction of the pressure gradient force and the Coriolis effect influences storm patterns.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how these forces interact to create winds in both hemispheres.

Question 2

Analyze a weather map with isobars and describe the expected wind patterns.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for the gradient steepness and relate it to wind speeds.

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