Multiple Choice
In the absence of friction,the combined effect of the Coriolis force and the pressure gradient force produces
A) air flow from low to high pressure centers.
B) geostrophic winds at altitudes above the ground.
C) air flow perpendicular to the isobars.
D) air flow in a north-south direction.
E) surface winds.
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