Physics · Atmospheric Dynamics
When the Coriolis effect is balanced by the pressure gradient force in the upper atmosphere, the resulting wind blowing parallel to the isobars is termed as:
- 1Trade winds
- 2Geostrophic winds✓
- 3Prevailing winds
- 4Polar winds
Correct answer
Geostrophic winds
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