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Un viento que discurre paralelo a las isobaras rectilíneas y que se aproxima al 90% del viento real se denomina:A wind running parallel to straight isobars and close to 90% of the real wind is called:

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Correct answer: c) Geostrophic wind.

Why it is correct

The geostrophic wind blows along straight isobars and closely matches the real wind aloft.

Why the others are not

  • a) Theoretical.
  • b) Curved isobars.
  • d) With friction.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Along isobars: geostrophic.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Weather visuals

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