Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Using the gradient wind equation,
show whether the following
weather systems are in
cyclostrophic, geostrophic, or
gradient wind balance:
a) Mesoscale convective complex
(V = 13 m/s, R = 200 km, 40°N)
b) Dust devil (V = 15 m/s, R = 100
m, 30°N)
c) Polar Low (V = 20 m/s, R = 750
km, 60°N)
d) Category 3 Hurricane (V = 55
m/s, R = 300 km, 20°N)
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Transcribed Image Text:Using the gradient wind equation, show whether the following weather systems are in cyclostrophic, geostrophic, or gradient wind balance: a) Mesoscale convective complex (V = 13 m/s, R = 200 km, 40°N) b) Dust devil (V = 15 m/s, R = 100 m, 30°N) c) Polar Low (V = 20 m/s, R = 750 km, 60°N) d) Category 3 Hurricane (V = 55 m/s, R = 300 km, 20°N)
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