511 - ATPL - Generally northern hemisphere winds at 5000 FT/AGL are south-westerly while most of the surface winds are southerly. What is the primary reason of difference between these two wind directions?
Question 511 - Meteorology - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license
Friction between the wind and the surface.
The influence of warm air at the lower altitude.
Stronger Coriolis force at the surface.
A strong pressure gradient at higher altitudes.
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