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The horizontal wind circulation near the Earth’s surface is due to the

  1. Pressure gradient.

  2. Frictional force.

  3. Coriolis force.


Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Options:
A .  2 and 3 only
B .  1 only
C .  1, 2 and 3
D .  1 and 3 only
Answer: Option D
Answer: (d)
In the horizontal direction, where gravity does not operate, the equilibrium of forces usually involves a balance between the pressure-gradient force and the Coriolis force.

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