Pressure Gradient Flashcards
1
Q
What is pressure gradient?
A
Horizontal difference in air pressure
2
Q
What is the pressure gradient force?
A
A difference in pressure
3
Q
What does the pressure gradient force cause ?
A
Air to move from a high pressure to a low pressure
4
Q
How does a strong wind develop?
A
As a result of a steep pressure gradient force
5
Q
What does a great difference in pressure result in?
A
A steep pressure gradient and therefore a stronger pressure gradient
6
Q
What do close isobars indicate in terms of wind?
A
A steeper pressure gradient and therefore a stronger wind
