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Winds in which the Coriolis force is equal and opposite to the pressure-gradient force are called:
Winds in which the Coriolis force is equal and opposite to the pressure-gradient force are called:
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Geostrophic winds occur at higher altitudes where friction is negligible.
Updated On: June 02, 2025
- geostrophic wind
- hurricane
- tornado
- thunderstorm
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A geostrophic wind occurs when the Coriolis force balances the pressure-gradient force, resulting in a wind that flows parallel to isobars.
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