Hydrostatic Equilibrium Occurs When

question 79

Multiple Choice

Hydrostatic equilibrium occurs when:

• A)the force of gravity and the vertical pressure gradient both act to push air upward.
• B)the force of gravity and the vertical pressure gradient both act to push air downward.
• C)the force of gravity and the vertical pressure gradient have equal value and oppose each other.
• D)large air masses are moving either up or down.

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