Surface winds blow across the isobars at an angle due to
A) the Coriolis force.
B) the pressure gradient force.
C) the frictional force.
D) the centripetal force.

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Surface winds blow across the isobars at an angle due to the frictional force, which reduces wind speed and alters the balance between the Coriolis force and the pressure gradient force, causing the wind to cross isobars.

Surface Winds Blow Across the Isobars at an Angle Due