On the accompanying map, draw an arrow through each point, A-E, that represents

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On the accompanying map, draw an arrow through each point, A-E, that represents the wind direction at that location. Remember that wind blows across the isobars from higher to lower pressure with a deflection to the right of its path. Also remember what direction the air rotates around a pressure system.

Consult the map above and answer the following question: Which of the cities from the map above is most likely to have the FASTEST or strongest winds?

A. City B.

B. It is impossible to tell from this map.

C. City A.

D. All of them will have equally strong winds.

E. City E.

Explanation / Answer

City A is most likely to have the fastest of the strongest winds among the other cities.

City B is guarded by the ridge in its N-w side.

The winds flowing towards city E have lower value than the winds blowing to city A. The rotation of air around a pressure system is governed by Coriolis Effect caused by the rotarion of Earth.

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