Meridional flow is characterized by flow that is ________; while zonal flow is characterized by flow that is ________.
A)west/east; north/south
B)slow; fast
C)north/south; west/east
D)all of the above

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Meridional flow refers to the flow that is oriented in the north-south direction while zonal flow refers to the flow that is oriented in the east-west direction. Therefore, the best choice is (C) north/south; west/east. (A) is incorrect as it has the directions reversed. (B) is incorrect as it does not describe the orientation of the flow. (D) is incorrect as it includes all options, some of which are incorrect.

Meridional Flow Is Characterized by Flow That Is ________; While