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danielfitts88

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on: Jul 13, 2018
A ____ wind blows at a constant speed parallel to straight line isobars, with the pressure gradient force (PGF) and the Coriolis force in balance.
 A) gradient
  B) meridional
  C) geostrophic
  D) cyclostrophic

Question 2

The pressure gradient force is directed from higher pressure toward lower pressure ____.
 A) only at the equator
  B) at all places on Earth except for the equator
  C) only at the poles
  D) at all places on Earth


johnpizzaz

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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