How Is the Atmosphere of a Planet Affected by the Rotation

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Multiple Choice

How is the atmosphere of a planet affected by the rotation rate?

• A)The rotation rate determines how much atmosphere a planet has.
• B)Faster rotation rates raise the atmospheric temperature.
• C)Faster rotation rates produce stronger winds.
• D)The rotation rate determines how long the planet is able to retain its atmosphere.
• E)Faster rotation rates raise surface temperatures and thus determine how much material is gaseous versus icy or liquid.

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The carrying out of a cognitive task with a deliberate allocation of cognitive resources. Typically, controlled processing occurs on difficult and/or unfamiliar tasks requiring attention and is under conscious control.

Routine Tasks

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