But convection currents are ultimately at the mercy of temperature differences because these are what create pressure differences in the first place. The pressure difference between two locations is called a pressure gradient, and the force that actually moves air as wind is called the pressure gradient force.
oÂ·nus. n. 1. A difficult or disagreeable responsibility or necessity; a burden or obligation. 2. Responsibility for an error or fault; blame: Each side wants to avoid the onus of having started the disagreement. 3.
The soleus is the plantar flexor muscle of the ankle. It is capable of exerting powerful forces onto the ankle joint. It is located on the back of the lower leg and originates at the posterior (rear) aspect of the fibular head and the medial border of the tibial shaft.