A Person Standing near the Equator Experiences a Given Set

question 63

Multiple Choice

A person standing near the equator experiences a given set of wind circulation patterns in relation to the movement of Earth beneath her.Compared to a person standing near the North Pole, the person at the equator will experience wind that is

• A) traveling in a straight line and at a higher speed than Earth.
• B) deflected to the west and traveling at a slower speed than Earth.
• C) deflected to the west and traveling at a higher speed than Earth.
• D) deflected to the east and traveling at a slower speed than Earth.
• E) deflected to the east and traveling at a higher speed than Earth.

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Definitions:

Diploid State

The diploid state refers to a cell condition in which two sets of chromosomes are present, one from each parent, characteristic of most adult organisms.

Replicating DNA

The process of duplicating the DNA molecule, ensuring that each new cell receives an exact copy of the organism's genetic material.

Cell Cycle

A series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication, consisting of interphase (G1, S, G2) and mitotic phase.

Cytoplasmic Division

The process, also known as cytokinesis, during which the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides to form two daughter cells.