When geostrophic flow is achieved, the ______ force is balanced by the _______ force.
A) centrifugal; centripetal
B) Coriolis; centrifugal
C) Coriolis, gravitational
D) gravitational; centrifugal
E) centripetal; centrifugal

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In geostrophic flow, the Coriolis force is balanced by the pressure gradient force, not gravitational. However, since gravitational is not an option, the closest correct answer is C, as it involves the Coriolis force.

When Geostrophic Flow Is Achieved, the ______ Force Is Balanced