Question

Ignoring friction for the moment, and exclusively basing your response on the surface-level horizontal pressure gradients seen in the Sea Level Pressure 2layer, in which of the following cities would you find relatively light winds?Hint : Large spacing between isobars typically indicates light winds. In the vicinity of which of these cities is the space between isobars greatest?a.Juneau,Alaska b.Bele´m,Brazil c.Moscow, Russia d.Santiago, Chile e.Edinburgh, Scotland

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is c.Moscow

Explanation:

The isobars in this place are far apart, there is a large space between isobars comparing to other cities, so this means, that in the city of Moscow the resulting winds would be very light.

When isobars are spaced far apart then the pressure changes more gradually over distance and thus the wind speed is weaker.

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