When the Upward-Directed Pressure Gradient Force Is in Balance with the Downward

question 30

Multiple Choice

When the upward-directed pressure gradient force is in balance with the downward pull of gravity, the atmosphere is in ____.

• A) hydrostatic equilibrium
• B) unstable equilibrium
• C) geostrophic balance
• D) isobaric balance

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