Multiple Choice
Why do surface winds cross the isobars at an angle toward lower pressure (instead of blowing parallel to the isobars) ?
A) Friction reduces the speed so Coriolis is weakened.
B) Pressure gradient becomes stronger near the surface.
C) It results from divergence in the surface wind.
D) Coriolis strengthens by combining with friction.
E) Convergence of upper level winds causes this.
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