On an Upper-Level Chart Where the Isotherms Cross the Isobars

question 17

Multiple Choice

On an upper-level chart where the isotherms cross the isobars (or contours) and temperature advection occurs,the atmosphere is called

• A) barotropic.
• B) geostrophic.
• C) hydrostatic.
• D) baroclinic.

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