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Al viento resultante del gradiente horizontal de presión y la fuerza de Coriolis se le denomina:The wind resulting from the horizontal pressure gradient and the Coriolis force is called:
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Correct answer: b) Geostrophic wind.
Why it is correct
Geostrophic wind balances gradient and Coriolis and blows parallel to isobars. Add centrifugal and it is gradient wind.
Why the others are not
- a) Gradient only.
- c) Gradient and centrifugal.
- d) Adds centrifugal.
How to work it out in the exam
- Gradient + Coriolis: geostrophic.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2024 · Convocatoria de noviembre · PY Test 1 · question 17 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2024 · Convocatoria de noviembre · PY Test 2 · question 12 Official paper · Official answer key
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