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The phrase path of the wind in the passage is closest in meaning to

The phrase this phenomenon in the passage refers to

The word rotates in the passage is closest in meaning to

We can infer that rotational velocity is

In paragraph 2, the author explains the differences in linear speed by

According to the passage, a point near the equator in the Northern Hemisphere travels

Look at the four squares ■ that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage.And conversely, if the object is traveling southward toward the equator, it will be moving more slowly than the surrounding land or water.Where would the sentence fit best?

According to paragraph 4, where does water move in a direction contrary to s urface layers of water?

In paragraph 4, why does the author explain that the wind tends to deflect the water to the right or left?

The word deflected in the passage is closest in meaning to

Based on the information in paragraphs 1 and 4, which of the following best explains the term “Coriolis force”?

According to the passage, the Ekman spiral may affect

Directions: An introductory sentences for a brief summary of the passage is provided below. Complete the summary by selecting the THREE answer choices that express the most important ideas in the passage. Some sentences do not belong in the summary because they express ideas that are not presented in the passage or are minor ideas in the passage. This question is worth 2 points.Different linear speeds at different latitudes on the Earth cause the prevailing winds in the Earth’s Northern and Southern Hemispheres to deflect water movements, thus creating Ekman spirals.