The Spinning of the Earth

question 76

Multiple Choice

The spinning of the Earth

• A)angles winds away from directly north-south toward east or west.
• B)causes mountain ranges to spin off moisture.
• C)is the initial driving force for generating winds.
• D)causes ocean currents to be directed "out" to the equator.
• E)causes the tidal ebb and flow.

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