Section E Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Which direction does the Earth spin toward?
A
East
2
Q
Why do different points on Earth travel at different speeds?
A
Because of Earth’s rotation.
3
Q
Where is the Earth’s surface speed the fastest?
A
At the equator (~1620 km/h)
4
Q
Where is the Earth’s surface speed the slowest?
A
At the poles (0 km/h)
5
Q
What causes the deflection in the motion of winds due to Earth’s rotation?
A
Coriolis effect
6
Q
Which direction is air moving from the equator to the poles deflected to?
A
East
7
Q
Which direction is air moving from the poles to the equator deflected to?
A
West
8
Q
Why is there no sensation of movement when everything is in contact with the surface of the Earth?
A
Everything is moving at the same speed as the Earth
