The angle of the wind flow across the isobars ________.
A) is uniform with height
B) becomes larger with height
C) becomes smaller with height
D) is more affected by friction with height
E) is not correctly described above

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According to the Buys-Ballot's law, the angle between the wind and the isobars decreases with height in the Northern Hemisphere and increases with height in the Southern Hemisphere. This means that the wind flow across the isobars becomes smaller with height.

The Angle of the Wind Flow Across the Isobars ________