There is always a strong pressure gradient force directed _________.
A)northward
B)southward
C)eastward
D)westward
E)upward

Question

There is always a strong pressure gradient force directed _________.​
A)northward
B)southward
C)​eastward
D)​westward
E)​upward

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pressure gradient force is directed from higher pressure to lower pressure. This means that the force is directed upward in vertical direction from the surface towards upper levels of the atmosphere where the pressure is lower. However, the force does not have a preferred direction in horizontal direction, so none of the given choices are accurate.

There Is Always a Strong Pressure Gradient Force Directed _________