The Development of Cyclones and Anticyclones in High- and Low-Pressure

question 57

Multiple Choice

The development of cyclones and anticyclones in high- and low-pressure regions is a result of the deflection of air currents by ________.

• A) solar wind
• B) the stratosphere
• C) the Coriolis effect
• D) ion beams originating in the ionosphere

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Definitions:

Variance

A measure of the spread or dispersion of a set of data points, indicating how much the values differ from the mean of the set.

Standard Deviation

A statistical index that quantifies the spread or dispersion of a dataset relative to its mean, indicating how spread out the data points are.

Simple Random Sample

A sampling method where each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected, minimizing bias and ensuring representativeness.

Histogram

A graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, often used to visualize the shape, spread, and central tendency of data.