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The Statements Below Concern the Pressure-Wind Relationship in the Atmosphere

Question 27

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

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

Correct Answer:

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