Author Question: Isobar spacing on a weather map gives an indication of the ________. Fill in the blank(s) with ... (Read 73 times)

erika · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

Isobar spacing on a weather map gives an indication of the ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

Describe the nature and importance of horizontal and vertical pressure gradients.

What will be an ideal response?

medine · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 14, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: pressure gradient

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Pressure gradients provide the impetus for the movement of air we call wind. The pressure gradient gives rise to a force called the pressure gradient force that sets the air in motion. Everything else being equal, the greater the pressure gradient force, the greater the wind speed. Vertical pressure gradients are very much greater than changes in horizontal pressure and strongly affect general atmospheric motions.