Author Question: Which of these is a consequence of a strong pressure gradient force, especially in the ... (Read 119 times)

ashley · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

Which of these is a consequence of a strong pressure gradient force, especially in the mid-latitudes, and is strongest in the winter season?

A) polar-front jet stream
B) subtropical jet stream
C) low-level jet stream
D) none of the above

Question 2

Wind speeds generally increase with height between the surface and the tropopause mostly because of:

A) increasing friction.
B) decreasing friction.
C) the pressure gradient force is stronger at high altitudes.
D) the pressure gradient force is stronger at low altitudes.