Which of the following describes the pressure gradient force?
A) It causes apparent deflection of winds from a straight path.
B) It decreases with height above the surface.
C) It is the only force acting on atmospheric flows in the upper troposphere.
D) It drives air from areas of higher to lower barometric pressure.
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