A wind blowing at a constant speed parallel to straight line isobars with the pressure gradient force (PGF) and the Coriolis force in balance is called a ____. Question 1 options: gradient wind meridional wind geostrophic wind cyclostrophic wind zonal wind

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Answer:

Geostrophic wind

Explanation:

A wind blowing at a constant speed parallel to straight-line isobars with the pressure gradient force (PGF) and the Coriolis force in balance is called a Geostrophic wind.

A balance of the pressure-gradient force and the force due to the earth's rotation determine the direction and speed of the geostrophic wind.