Which of the following should have the steepest pressure gradient?
A) hurricane
B) middle- latitude cyclone
C) tornado
D) All should have equally steep pressure gradients.

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Tornadoes are much smaller in size compared to hurricanes and middle-latitude cyclones, and their pressure gradients are much steeper due to the fast-moving air. This is what allows for the intense, localized winds that are characteristic of tornadoes.

Which of the Following Should Have the Steepest Pressure Gradient