The closer the spacing of the isobars,the ________ the wind blows.
A)slower
B)faster
C)longer
D)shorter
E)softer

Name: The closer the spacing of the isobars,the ________ the wind blows. A)slower B)faster C)longer D)shorter E)softer
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The spacing of isobars is a measure of pressure gradient, which is a factor that determines wind speed. The closer the isobars are to each other, the higher the pressure gradient and the faster the wind will blow. Therefore, the correct answer is B) faster.

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