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?

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ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license - Meteorology - 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?

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Friction between the wind and the surface.

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The influence of warm air at the lower altitude.

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Stronger Coriolis force at the surface.

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A strong pressure gradient at higher altitudes.

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?

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