Geostrophic wind always flows ________.
A) parallel to the isobars
B) to the left
C) counterclockwise
D) slowly
E) at the surface of the Earth

Name: Geostrophic wind always flows ________. A) parallel to the isobars B) to the left C) counterclockwise D) slowly E) at the surface of the Earth
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Geostrophic wind always flows parallel to the isobars, as it is a balance of the pressure gradient force and the Coriolis force.

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