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Foucault Pendulum And The Coriolis Effect
Test Description: Characteristics of the the pendulum and the Coriolis effect.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The Foucault pendulum provides evidence that the Earth
A
has a spherical shape
B
revolves around the Sun
C
rotates on its axis
D
is inclined on its axis
2) The best evidence that the Earth rotates is provided by
A
the changing seasons
B
the different phases of the Moon
C
a freely swinging Foucault pendulum
D
the rising and setting of the stars
3) A Foucault pendulum appears to change its direction of swing due to the
A
spin of Earth on its axis
B
deflection of Earth's planetary winds
C
tilt of Earth's axis
D
movement of Earth in its orbit around the sun
4) What causes the Coriolis effect?
A
the Earth's rotation
B
the equatorial calms
C
high and low-pressure belts
D
the Earth's revolution
5) Winds appear to curve toward the right in the Northern Hemisphere. This curving to the right is caused by the Earth's
A
rotation
B
revolution
C
size
D
shape
6) Which characteristic of the atmosphere is modified most by the Earth's rotation?
A
density
B
composition
C
height
D
movement
7) The pendulum appears to change its direction of swing because of Earth's
A
revolution
B
force of gravity
C
rotation
D
tectonic plate movement
8) Winds curve in this direction in the Northern Hemisphere
A
north
B
left
C
south
D
right
9) Winds curve in this direction in the Southern Hemisphere
A
down
B
up
C
left
D
right
10) In 1851, this French physicist constructed a large pendulum that always changed its direction of swing at the same rate in a clockwise direction.
A
Jean Lewis
B
Robert Delaney
C
Joe Cirella
D
Jean Foucault
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