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Un viento en que el gradiente de la presión tiene que enfrentarse solamente con la llamada fuerza desviadora de Coriolis se denomina:A wind in which the pressure gradient is balanced only by the Coriolis deflecting force is called:
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Correct answer: c) Geostrophic wind.
Why it is correct
In the geostrophic wind the gradient balances Coriolis. It blows along straight isobars.
Why the others are not
- a) Gradient only.
- b) With friction.
- d) With centrifugal.
How to work it out in the exam
- Gradient vs Coriolis: geostrophic.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2018 · 1ª convocatoria · PY Módulo genérico B · question 12 Official paper · Official answer key
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