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El gradiente horizontal de presión es:The horizontal pressure gradient is:
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Correct answer: c) The change in pressure per unit distance measured perpendicular to the isobars.
Why it is correct
The gradient is measured perpendicular to the isobars, in the direction of greatest change.
Why the others are not
- a) Direction missing.
- b) The effect.
- d) Not that.
How to work it out in the exam
- Gradient: across isobars.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2017 · 2ª convocatoria · PY Módulo genérico · question 12 Official paper · Official answer key
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