A Westerly Wind Means That the Atmosphere

question 42

Multiple Choice

A westerly wind means that the atmosphere

• A) would act to decrease the rotation of the earth.
• B) is moving faster than the earth spins.
• C) is moving slower than the earth spins.
• D) is moving as fast as the earth rotates.

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