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    Which of the Following Is the Force That Initially Causes
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Which of the Following Is the Force That Initially Causes

Question 112

Question 112

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the force that initially causes the wind to blow?


A) Coriolis
B) geostrophic
C) gravity
D) pressure gradient
E) friction

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