One of the Primary Forces That Cause Atmospheric Circulation Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

One of the primary forces that cause atmospheric circulation is convection,which occurs when

• A) the rotation of Earth exerts friction on the atmosphere.
• B) warm air at the surface rises and displaces the cooler air above it.
• C) winds blowing north or south are deflected to the left or right by the Earth's rotation.
• D) the tilt of the Earth's axis of rotation causes the atmosphere to slide toward the equator.

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