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    The _____ Is the Main Driving Force Behind Wind
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The _____ Is the Main Driving Force Behind Wind

Question 53

Question 53

Multiple Choice

The _____ is the main driving force behind wind.


A) influence of friction
B) pressure gradient force
C) Coriolis effect
D) geostrophic force

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