The Atmosphere-Ocean System: Motion and Energy in the Atmosphere

Quiz Icon Motion and Energy in the Atmosphere Quiz 27 points

Congratulations on completing this section! In this section you learned about:

  • Earth’s solar radiation balance
  • How the fate of incoming solar radiation varies by location and season
  • How variations in solar radiation drive atmospheric motion
  • The Coriolis effect
  • Wind and global wind belts

Now it's time to take the section quiz. Please check your understanding of the topics above before proceeding to take the quiz. After you have completed the quiz, continue with the unit.


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