Multiple choice

The rate of fall of pressure horizontally is known as

  1. pressure rate

  2. pressure pattern

  3. pressure gradient

  4. pressure trend

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Pressure gradient is the rate of change of pressure over horizontal distance. It's the force that drives wind from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas, making it fundamental to understanding atmospheric circulation and weather patterns.