Which of the following are true?
A)Vertical pressure gradients are similar to horizontal pressure gradients.
B)Vertical pressure gradients are slightly greater than horizontal pressure gradients.
C)Horizontal pressure gradients are slightly greater than vertical pressure gradients.
D)Vertical pressure gradients are very much greater than changes in horizontal pressure.

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Vertical pressure gradients are significantly greater than horizontal pressure gradients due to the rapid decrease in air pressure with altitude. This is why a small vertical movement in the atmosphere can result in a large change in pressure, whereas horizontal changes in pressure are typically more gradual over much larger distances.

Which of the Following Are True