Above the friction layer, with a prevailing pressure gradient, the wind direction is...

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Quiz SPL - Sailplane Pilot License - Meteorology - Above the friction layer, with a prevailing pressure gradient, the wind direction is...

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Parallel to the isobars.

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At an angle of 30° to the isobars towards low pressure.

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Perpendicular to the isobars.

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Perpendicular to the isohypses.

SPL: Above the friction layer, with a prevailing pressure gradient, the wind direction is...