The Coriolis Effect (Jan 9)

If the Earth did not rotate, air at the Equator would simply

• Sink and move toward the poles.
• Rise and move toward the poles.
• Stay stationary.
• None of the above.

As a result of the Coriolis effect in the northern hemisphere, winds are deflected:

• At a 45° angle from the original direction.
• At a 90° angle from the original direction.
• To the right of the original direction.
• To the left of the original direction.

Winds are labeled according to which of the following?

• Whether they originate on land or water.
• The direction from which they blow.
• The region in which they can be found.
• None of the above.

The winds that affect the Prairies are called

• The Polar Easterlies. 
• The Prevailing Westerlies.
• The Northeast Trade Winds.
• The Southeast Trade Winds.

The weather south of a jet stream tends to be cooler than usual.

• True.
• False.