What directly causes the pressure difference between the equator and the poles?(1 point) Responses the rotation of Earth on its axis the rotation of Earth on its axis the direction where wind blows the direction where wind blows the length of each season the length of each season the amount of heat in each area

the amount of heat in each area

Why is the equator region the hottest part of Earth’s surface?(1 point) Responses The sun shines directly on the equator region. The sun shines directly on the equator region. The rays of the sun hit the equator region at an angle. The rays of the sun hit the equator region at an angle. The equator region is closest to the sun. The equator region is closest to the sun. The equator region has the widest diameter.

The sun shines directly on the equator region.

What is the process through which clouds are formed?(1 point) Responses evaporation evaporation precipitation precipitation condensation condensation transpiration transpiration

condensation

What happens to air that causes high-pressure systems?(1 point) Responses It heats up and expands. It heats up and expands. It moves in random directions. It moves in random directions. It cools down and descends. It cools down and descends. It warms up and rises.

It cools down and descends.