On an Upper-Level Chart Where the Isotherms Cross the Isobars

question 44

Multiple Choice

On an upper-level chart where the isotherms cross the isobars (or contours) and temperature advection occurs, the atmosphere is called ____.

• A)barotropic
• B)geostrophic
• C)hydrostatic
• D)baroclinic
• E)barometric

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Definitions:

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