The horizontal pressure gradient shown in the figure requires that [INSERT FIGURE 4-9. INCLUDE ALL TEXT. NO CAPTION]

A) the height of a particular pressure level must remain constant
B) the height of a particular pressure level must increase in the direction of colder air
C) the height of a particular pressure level must increase in the direction of warmer air
D) the height of a particular pressure level must decrease in the direction of warmer air


Answer: C

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