When Geostrophic Conditions Exist in the Atmosphere, the Net Force

question 39

Multiple Choice

When geostrophic conditions exist in the atmosphere, the net force on the moving air is:

• A) large since the wind speed is fast.
• B) zero.
• C) large when the wind speed is slow.
• D) called a centrifugal force.
• E) called a centripetal force.

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