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El viento geostrófico:The geostrophic wind:
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Correct answer: d) Is the result of the force from pressure differences and the Coriolis force.
Why it is correct
Geostrophic: pressure gradient balanced by Coriolis.
Why the others are not
- a) The Euler wind has only the gradient.
- b) The gradient is missing.
- c) Coriolis is missing.
How to work it out in the exam
- Geo: gradient + Coriolis.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de noviembre · PY Test 1 · question 12 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de noviembre · PY Test 2 · question 17 Official paper · Official answer key
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