Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. The pressure gradient is weak where the isobars are close to each other and is strong where the isobars are apart. b. The rate of change of pressure with respect to distance is the pressure gradient. c. The differences in atmospheric pressure affect the speed of wind.

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. a and c

  5. a, b and c
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct statement. The rate of change of pressure with respect to distance is the pressure gradient.

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