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29 April, 02:29

Geostrophic wind A) is slower than surface winds B) depends on friction C) flows from high pressure to low pressure D) flows parallel to contour lines of upper-air pressure

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  1. 29 April, 02:53
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    Geostrophic wind D) flows parallel to contour lines of upper-air pressure.

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    Geostrophic wind -

    Air parcel generally moves from higher pressure to lower pressure due to pressure gradient force and left or right deflection due to coriolis force. When this deflection takes place a time comes when pressure gradient force and coriolis force becomes equal and the air parcel moves parallel to isobar then the winds are called geostrophic winds.
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