Coriolis Effect and Atmosphere Review

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What is the layer of the atmosphere that is farthest from Earth?

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exosphere

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What gas is primarily found in the stratosphere and protects us from UV radiation?

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ozone

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In which direction are winds deflected in the northern hemisphere due to the Coriolis effect?

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To the right of the original direction.

Front

How does the Coriolis Effect influence the rotation of hurricanes and cyclones?

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It determines the direction of the wind rotation.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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It is the curving of winds due to the rotation of the Earth.

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How does the Coriolis Effect affect global winds in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Winds curve counterclockwise.

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How does the Coriolis Effect affect global winds in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Winds curve clockwise.

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What is the primary cause of the Coriolis Effect?

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The rotation of the Earth.

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What atmospheric layer lies directly below the exosphere?

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thermosphere

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What is the significance of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?

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It absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation.