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Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Systems
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State the features of frictional force.

Answer

The features are: 

i. It affects the speed of the wind.

ii. It is greatest at the surface and its influence generally extends upto an elevation of 1 - 3 km.

iii. Over the sea surface the friction is minimal.

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