General Navigation USCG Question #768 (Set 25)

Air circulation is caused or affected by __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above

Global air circulation is a complex system driven by differential solar heating between the equator and poles, the Coriolis effect resulting from Earth's rotation, and surface friction caused by topographical features like mountain ranges. These factors collectively dictate the formation of global wind belts and local weather patterns.

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