Which of the Following Describes the pressure Gradient Force

question 69

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)its force is exerted uniformly throughout the atmosphere.

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