11.6. Practice Tasks - Forces#
Given the following 300-hPa map (Fig. 11.3), answer the following questions:
Describe geographically where the strongest height gradient is located.
Over what state(s) would the centrifugal force be the strongest. Explain your choice.
Would friction play a large role in slowing the winds down at this level? Explain.
Would the Coriolis Force be greater over South Dakota or Indiana under the conditions depicted on the map? Explain.