Which statement best describes how the Coriolis effect influ wind in the Northern Hemisphere?

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D.
the uneven heating of Earth's su
* why does a warm air mass move over the top of a cold air mass w
the two meet?
A
Warm and cold air have the same density.
В.
Warm air is more dense than cold air.
C.
Warm air is less dense than cold air.
D.
Warm air carries more water vapor.
7. Which statement best describes how the Coriolis effect influence
wind in the Northern Hemisphere?
A
The wind turns to the left.
B. The wind turns to the right.
C. The wind rises higher in the atmosphere. sluob s3 ce
D.
The wind sinks lower into the atmosphere.
8. The sky over Kitty Hawk, North Carolina is filled with stratus c
What weather conditions are most likely to occur?
A
warm temperatures and overcast skies
В.
warm temperatures and high winds
C. overcast skies with thunderstorms
D. widespread rain showers
Transcribed Image Text:D. the uneven heating of Earth's su * why does a warm air mass move over the top of a cold air mass w the two meet? A Warm and cold air have the same density. В. Warm air is more dense than cold air. C. Warm air is less dense than cold air. D. Warm air carries more water vapor. 7. Which statement best describes how the Coriolis effect influence wind in the Northern Hemisphere? A The wind turns to the left. B. The wind turns to the right. C. The wind rises higher in the atmosphere. sluob s3 ce D. The wind sinks lower into the atmosphere. 8. The sky over Kitty Hawk, North Carolina is filled with stratus c What weather conditions are most likely to occur? A warm temperatures and overcast skies В. warm temperatures and high winds C. overcast skies with thunderstorms D. widespread rain showers
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