The solid line indicates the 850 mb pressure level, and points A and B are at the same altitude.

-Which of the following terms refers to the amount of pressure change that occurs over a given horizontal distance?

Question

The solid line indicates the 850 mb pressure level, and points A and B are at the same altitude.
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-Which of the following terms refers to the amount of pressure change that occurs over a given horizontal distance?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The term that refers to the amount of pressure change that occurs over a given horizontal distance is the pressure gradient. It is the change in pressure across a surface, divided by the distance perpendicular to the surface over which the pressure change occurs.

The Solid Line Indicates the 850 Mb Pressure Level, and Points