Which of the Following Describes the Pressure Gradient Force

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the pressure gradient force?

• A)It drives air from areas of higher to lower barometric pressure.
• B)It decreases with height above the surface.
• C)It causes apparent deflection of winds from a straight path.
• D)It is the only force acting on atmospheric flows in the upper troposphere.
• E)It exerts a virtually uniform force on the atmosphere.

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