Which of the Following Explains Why the Gradient Wind Better

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why the gradient wind better approximates the actual wind than the geostrophic wind does?

• A)The gradient wind takes friction into account.
• B)The gradient wind is stronger than the geostrophic wind.
• C)The gradient wind allows for curved contours.
• D)The gradient wind is in hydrostatic balance.

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