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That's the result of the spinning of the Earth. If the Earth didn't spin, then

air would head directly into the center of low pressure, and directly out of

the center of high pressure.

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Are latitude and longitude lines curve or straight?

Latitude lines are parallel straight lines that run east-west, while longitude lines are not parallel to each other and appear curved when projected onto a map. Longitude lines converge at the poles and are widest at the equator.


How can you curve light?

Light travels in straight lines on earth, so you can change its angle by refraction but not curve it. However over interstellar distances it has been observed that light is bent by gravitation.


What are the meaning of straight lines?

Straight lines are defined as lines that extend in one direction without curving or bending. In geometry, a straight line is the shortest distance between two points. They have a constant direction and do not change in orientation.


Global winds are directly caused by the Earth's rotation and?

Global winds are directly caused by the Earth's rotation and the uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun. This heating creates variations in air pressure, leading to the movement of air from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas. Additionally, the Coriolis effect, resulting from the Earth's rotation, influences the direction of wind patterns, causing them to curve rather than move in straight lines. Together, these factors create complex wind patterns that drive weather systems and ocean currents.


Is it true or false that Magnetic field lines curve out from one pole and return to the same pole.?

False. Magnetic field lines emerge from the north pole of a magnet and curve around to enter the south pole, forming closed loops. They do not return to the same pole but rather connect the two poles, indicating the direction of the magnetic field.

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Why do the paths of global winds curve as illustrated rather than moving in a straight line?

Global winds curve due to the Coriolis effect, which is a result of the Earth's rotation. This effect causes objects, including air molecules, to be deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. As the winds move across the Earth's surface, this deflection results in curved wind patterns rather than straight lines.


Straight lines that touch but don't intersect a curve?

Tangent to the curve.


How do you draw a curve with straight lines?

While a curve is one continuous motion, you can create the illusion of a curve by using straight lines. In order to do this, draw a continuous pattern of short straight lines, while changing the direction of each line slightly.


What can't you draw with a french curve?

Straight lines.


Can a polygon have a curve?

No. The sides MUST be straight lines.


Are latitude and longitude lines curve or straight?

Latitude lines are parallel straight lines that run east-west, while longitude lines are not parallel to each other and appear curved when projected onto a map. Longitude lines converge at the poles and are widest at the equator.


How many line segments does a circle have?

A circle doesn't have line segments. It is a curve, not made up of straight lines.A circle doesn't have line segments. It is a curve, not made up of straight lines.A circle doesn't have line segments. It is a curve, not made up of straight lines.A circle doesn't have line segments. It is a curve, not made up of straight lines.


How many curves and straight lines does a horse shoe shape?

Two straight lines connected by one curve is the basic horse-shoe shape.


How many straight lines does a ellipse have?

None; an ellipse is a smooth curve, not a line.


Is a triangle with a curve a polygon?

No, all the sides of a polygon must be straight lines.


What are curved lines?

A curve is like a line segment, but not straight. Theoretically, "curved lines", is an incorrect terminology, as curve is never straight and a line is always straight. Mathematically a curve can be defined by a simple equation: γ : I → X where, I = Real number interval X = Topological space simply put, it's a line which is bent. Cheers!


What is non intersecting for geometry?

In the context of Euclidean straight lines it would mean parallel lines. In the context of a curve and a line (or another curve) it would mean the line and the curve do not meet at any point, but not a lot more can be deduced about them.