Which effect results when a high-pressure system diverts wind?

💡 Explanation

Geostrophic wind arises from the balance between the pressure gradient force and the Coriolis effect; because high-pressure systems create pressure gradients, therefore, the wind follows curved paths, rather than flowing directly down the pressure gradient.

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