Coriolis Force Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Coriolis force
A
A force that causes the deflection of winds
2
Q
How is Coriolis force caused?
A
By the rotation of the earth
3
Q
What does Coriolis force influence ?
A
The direction of winds
4
Q
Ferrel’s Law
A
Winds are deflected to their left in the Southern Hemisphere and to their right in the northern hemisphere
5
Q
Where is their no Coriolis force?
A
Between 5 degrees north and 5 degrees south
6
Q
What is the strength of the Coriolis force dependent on?
A
The speed of the wind ( the faster the wind the stronger the Coriolis force )
