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Observamos una depresión cuya distancia entre las líneas isobáricas es de 50 millas. Pasadas 24 horas vemos que la separación entre las mismas líneas se ha reducido a 25 millas. ¿Qué le habrá pasado al viento?We see a depression with isobars 50 miles apart. 24 hours later the same isobars are 25 miles apart. What has happened to the wind?

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Correct answer: a) The wind will have increased.

Why it is correct

If isobars close up, the gradient rises. With more gradient the wind blows harder.

Why the others are not

  • b) The other way round.
  • c) Not that.
  • d) They are related.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Closer isobars: more wind.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Weather visuals

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