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Which Atmosphere term is correctly associated with key feature: “deflected westward by the Coriolis effect”, and also with “help drive tropical ocean currents”?

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AWesterlies
BDoldrums
CTrade winds
DTroposphere
Correct Answer: Trade windsYour Answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C — Trade winds. Trade winds is correct because it is deflected westward by the Coriolis effect. Trade winds is also associated with help drive tropical ocean currents. A further identifying fact is that Trade winds is deflected westward by the Coriolis effect. Another useful fact is that Trade winds is associated with help drive tropical ocean currents. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Westerlies: It is generally flow from west to east and is associated with steer many temperate cyclones; those are the identifying facts of Westerlies. Option B — Doldrums: It is surface winds are often light and variable and is associated with rising moist air produces frequent convection and rainfall; those are the identifying facts of Doldrums. Option D — Troposphere: It is temperature generally decreases with height and is associated with most weather phenomena occur in it; those are the identifying facts of Troposphere. Exam Takeaway: Link Trade winds with “deflected westward by the Coriolis effect” and “help drive tropical ocean currents” for quick revision.

Important Notes

  • Trade winds is persistent tropical easterly winds.
  • It is associated with blow from subtropical highs toward the equatorial low.
  • A key feature is that deflected westward by the Coriolis effect.
  • Another useful fact: help drive tropical ocean currents.
  • Exam trap: Trade winds should not be confused with Troposphere, which is temperature generally decreases with height.

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