The statements below concern the pressure-wind relationship in the atmosphere. Mark each as true or false

________ The horizontal variation in air pressure causes the wind.
________ Air moves from low pressure to high pressure.
________ Strong wind is caused by large horizontal pressure differences.
________ High pressure promotes rising air.
________ Low pressure promotes sinking air.

What will be an ideal response?


Answer:
True The horizontal variation in air pressure causes the wind
False Air moves from low pressure to high pressure.
True Strong wind is caused by large horizontal pressure differences.
False High pressure promotes rising air.
False Low pressure promotes sinking air.

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