Topic #7 - Why the Wind Blows
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Content
You should first state
and then discuss or explain Newton's 1st and 2nd laws of motion.
Could you tell, just by examining an object's motion, whether a net
force is being exerted on the object or not? Then describe both
the pressure gradient force and the Coriolis force. What
direction do each of these forces point? What factor or factors
determine the strength of each of these forces? Which of these
forces can cause stationary air to begin to move? What is the
cause of the Coriolis force? Can the Coriolis force cause the
wind to speed up or slow down, or can the Coriolis force only change
the wind's direction?
Writing Quality
Explain the material in your own
words - your report should be your understanding and explanation of the
material. Avoid generalites, try to should include specific
details and examples from the reading section. The separate
sections or paragraphs of your paper should blend together into one
seamless coherent report. Your report should be
nearly free of misspelled words and grammatical errors.