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

question 32

Multiple Choice

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

• A) geostrophic winds at high altitudes 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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