What force is responsible for generating wind?
What will be an ideal response?
Wind is generated by horizontal pressure differences. When air is subjected to greater pressure on one side than on another, the imbalance produces a force that is directed from the region of higher pressure toward the area of lower pressure.
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Why is the air over an open flame always moist?
A. One of the products of combustion is water vapor. B. The hot flame vaporizes the water in the air above the flame. C. Warm air contains more humidity than cold air. D. None of the above is true.
Fish populations off the coast of South America bloom when upwelling is present
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What causes the dissipating stage of a thunderstorm?
A) converging surface winds B) loss of radiant energy from cloud top C) release of latent heat within the cloud D) spreading downdraft cuts off air inflow E) converging winds aloft
According to the three-cell general circulation model, the driest regions on Earth should be found near:
a. The equator and 60 deg latitude. b. The equator and 30 deg latitude. c. 30 deg latitude and the polar regions. d. 30 deg latitude and 60 deg latitude.