This figure shows the Ekman spiral and you learned in your reading, we expect nds and water movement. Match the

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Examine Figure 9.3.1 from Webb e below. This figure shows the Ekman spiral and
Ekman transport (net water movement). As you learned in your reading, we expect
particular angular relationships between winds and water movement. Match the
description with the correct angle.
Side view
Wind direction
Top view
´Net water movement
angle between wind and surface
180°
current
angle between wind and Ekman
transport
45°
angle between surface current
and Ekman transport
90°
Transcribed Image Text:Examine Figure 9.3.1 from Webb e below. This figure shows the Ekman spiral and Ekman transport (net water movement). As you learned in your reading, we expect particular angular relationships between winds and water movement. Match the description with the correct angle. Side view Wind direction Top view ´Net water movement angle between wind and surface 180° current angle between wind and Ekman transport 45° angle between surface current and Ekman transport 90°
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