Which is correct about how air typically moves?(1 point)
Responses
Air moves from low-pressure areas to high-pressure areas.
Air moves from low-pressure areas to high-pressure areas.
High-pressure air moves on top of low-pressure air.
High-pressure air moves on top of low-pressure air.
Air moves from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.
Air moves from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.
High-pressure air and low-pressure air move alongside each other
High-pressure air and low-pressure air move alongside each other.
The correct statement about how air typically moves is:
Air moves from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.
To understand why this is the correct answer, we need to understand the concept of pressure. In the Earth's atmosphere, air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of the air above a given point. Areas with higher air pressure have more air molecules packed closer together, while areas with lower air pressure have fewer air molecules spread out more.
Air naturally moves from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure. This movement of air is known as wind. It is caused by the difference in atmospheric pressure, which creates a pressure gradient. The air moves from high-pressure areas towards low-pressure areas to equalize the pressure.
So, in summary, air moves from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.