In the Absence of Friction,the Combined Effect of the Coriolis

question 17

Multiple Choice

In the absence of friction,the combined effect of the Coriolis force and the pressure gradient force produces

• A)geostrophic winds at altitude above the ground.
• B)surface winds.
• C)air flow from low to high pressure centers.
• D)air flow in a north-south direction.
• E)air flow perpendicular to the isobars.

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