The Rotational Velocity of Earth, Which Determines the Coriolis Effect

question 47

Multiple Choice

The rotational velocity of Earth, which determines the Coriolis effect, is

• A) fastest at the poles.
• B) fastest at the equator.
• C) faster in spring than in fall.
• D) faster in fall than in spring.
• E) uniform at all points on the globe.

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Definitions:

Motivational Interviewing

A therapeutic approach that is client-centered and helps to engage intrinsic motivation for changing behaviour by creating discrepancy and exploring and resolving ambivalence within the client.

Clinical Psychologists

Persons who are initially trained in general psychology and then receive graduate training in the application of this knowledge to the understanding, diagnosis, and amelioration of disorders of thinking and behavior. They have a thorough grounding in research methods, and some spend their careers doing research on abnormal functioning, although many also provide treatment. The treatment methods of clinical psychologists primarily involve psychological interventions of one kind or another.

Cognitive-Behavioural

Referring to a therapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure.

Group Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that involves one or more therapists working with several people at the same time, used to treat a wide range of issues and conditions.