Which of the Following Is Not a Major Influence on Atmospheric

question 143

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a major influence on atmospheric circulation?

• A)The Coriolis force.
• B)The unequal solar heating of Earth.
• C)The distribution of continents and oceans.
• D)The major topographic features on the continents.
• E)The local variations in gravitational acceleration.

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