The Term Pressure Gradient Refers To

question 19

Multiple Choice

The term pressure gradient refers to:

• A)change in pressure at a weather station over 3 hours time.
• B)change in pressure from the tropopause to sea level.
• C)change in pressure along a horizontal surface.
• D)highest and lowest pressures at a station.
• E)change in wind speed at the same station.

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Definitions:

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