The Coriolis Force Is the Force

question 106

Multiple Choice

The Coriolis force is the force

• A) that causes winds to move parallel to isobars because of the combined effect of the pressure gradient force and geostrophic force.
• B) created by the Earth's rotation that causes winds to be deflected to the left in the Northern Hemisphere and to the right in the Southern Hemisphere.
• C) that causes winds to move perpendicular to isobars because of the combined effect of the pressure gradient force and geostrophic force.
• D) created by the Earth's rotation that causes winds to be deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
• E) that makes air rise, move horizontally, sink, and move horizontally back to where they originally rose, making a loop.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological concept indicating the state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate personality-based explanations for others' behavior while underestimating situational explanations.

Dispositional Cause

Cause of behavior attributed to internal factors such as personality or character.

Situational Cause

Cause of behavior attributed to external factors, such as delays, the action of others, or some other aspect of the situation.