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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

  1. Gradient: across isobars.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Weather visuals

Pending instructor review. Machine translation, not reviewed.