State the factors which affect the nature of the wind close to the surface of the earth.

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Factors Which Affect the Nature of the Wind Close to the Surface of the Earth:

Horizontal pressure (gradient)

Rotation of earth (coriolis force)

Centripetal acceleration

Frictional forces


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