Pressure gradient force

Coriolis force

Centrifugal force

Gravitational force

The deflection of moving objects due to the Earth's rotation

The force that causes objects to fall towards the Earth

The force that causes objects to move in a circular path

The force that causes objects to accelerate

Cyclones have low pressure at their center while anticyclones have high pressure at their center

Cyclones rotate clockwise while anticyclones rotate counterclockwise

Cyclones bring fair weather while anticyclones bring stormy weather

Cyclones are associated with warm fronts while anticyclones are associated with cold fronts

A narrow band of high-altitude winds that flow from west to east

A narrow band of high-altitude winds that flow from east to west

A narrow band of high-altitude winds that flow from north to south

A narrow band of high-altitude winds that flow from south to north

The process by which certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat and warm the Earth's surface

The process by which the Earth's surface absorbs heat from the sun and warms the atmosphere

The process by which the Earth's surface reflects heat from the sun and cools the atmosphere

The process by which the Earth's surface emits heat into space and cools the atmosphere

Weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere, while climate is the long-term average of weather conditions

Weather is the long-term average of weather conditions, while climate is the short-term state of the atmosphere

Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place, while climate is the state of the atmosphere over a long period of time

Weather is the state of the atmosphere over a long period of time, while climate is the state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place

The burning of fossil fuels

The deforestation of forests

The increase in solar radiation

The increase in volcanic activity

Rising sea levels, more extreme weather events, and changes in plant and animal life

Falling sea levels, less extreme weather events, and changes in plant and animal life

Rising sea levels, more extreme weather events, and no changes in plant and animal life

Falling sea levels, less extreme weather events, and no changes in plant and animal life

Tornadoes are smaller and weaker than hurricanes

Tornadoes are larger and stronger than hurricanes

Tornadoes occur over land, while hurricanes occur over water

Tornadoes occur over water, while hurricanes occur over land

Blizzards have high winds and low visibility, while snowstorms do not

Blizzards have low winds and high visibility, while snowstorms do not

Blizzards have high winds and high visibility, while snowstorms do not

Blizzards have low winds and low visibility, while snowstorms do not

Droughts are caused by a lack of rain, while famines are caused by a lack of food

Droughts are caused by a lack of food, while famines are caused by a lack of rain

Droughts and famines are both caused by a lack of rain

Droughts and famines are both caused by a lack of food

Floods are caused by heavy rain, while tsunamis are caused by earthquakes

Floods are caused by earthquakes, while tsunamis are caused by heavy rain

Floods and tsunamis are both caused by heavy rain

Floods and tsunamis are both caused by earthquakes

Hurricanes occur in the Atlantic Ocean, while typhoons occur in the Pacific Ocean

Hurricanes occur in the Pacific Ocean, while typhoons occur in the Atlantic Ocean

Hurricanes and typhoons are the same thing

Hurricanes and typhoons are different things

Tornadoes occur over land, while waterspouts occur over water

Tornadoes occur over water, while waterspouts occur over land

Tornadoes and waterspouts are the same thing

Tornadoes and waterspouts are different things