Question

Wind is generated when air moves from a --------------- pressure area to a --------- pressure area.​

Answer 1

Answer:

high pressure area to low pressure area

Explanation:

• The pressure gradient force drives winds from regions of high pressure to regions of low pressure. ... The resulting path of the wind therefore spirals in an outwards direction from areas of high pressure and spirals in an inward direction around areas of low pressure.

• Warm air rises, creating a low pressure zone; cool air sinks, creating a high pressure zone. Air that moves horizontally between high and low pressure zones makes wind. The greater the pressure difference between the pressure zones the faster the wind moves. Convection in the atmosphere creates the planet's weather.

• Areas of high and low pressure are caused by ascending and descending air. As air warms it ascends, leading to low pressure at the surface. As air cools it descends, leading to high pressure at the surface.