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wrbasek0

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Which of the following is true about the geostrophic flow?
 
  A) Pressure gradient force equals the Coriolis force.
  B) It occurs only in the upper atmosphere.
  C) Friction is not present.
  D) all of the above

Question 2

This occurs around a high-pressure system when the Coriolis effect exceeds the pressure gradient force, causing air to turn:
 
  A) subgeostrophic flow.
  B) geostrophic flow.
  C) supergeostrophic flow.
  D) non-gradient flow.


lucas dlamini

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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