Consider the following characteristics of a type of wind :
- They occur at upper levels in the atmosphere
- They are subjected to two forces, a pressure gradient force and the Coriolis force
- When the forces balance, air moves at right angles to the pressure gradient, parallel to the isobars
Identify the type of wind on the basis of the given characteristics :
[amp_mcq option1=”Jet Stream” option2=”Geostrophic Wind” option3=”Westerlies” option4=”Easterlies” correct=”option2″]
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UPSC CAPF – 2024