Why Do Surface Winds Cross the Isobars at an Angle

question 64

Multiple Choice

Why do surface winds cross the isobars at an angle toward lower pressure (instead of blowing parallel to the isobars) ?

• A)Friction reduces the speed so Coriolis is weakened.
• B)Pressure gradient becomes stronger near the surface.
• C)It results from divergence in the surface wind.
• D)Coriolis strengthens by combining with friction.
• E)Convergence of upper level winds causes this.

---

Definitions:

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members. It is the portion of corporate profits paid out to stockholders.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenue, indicating the company's bottom line.

Financial Statements

Formal records of the financial activities and position of a business, person, or other entity, typically including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Dividends Paid

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, usually derived from the company's earnings.