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.