Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Physics

Question:

Which of the following statements is correct regarding air pressure ?

Options:

High pressure is associated with cloudy skies and wet weather .

Low pressure is associated with clear and sunny skies.

The air always moves from high pressure  areas to low pressure areas.

The air pressure is lowest at sea level and increases with height.

Correct Answer:

The air always moves from high pressure  areas to low pressure areas.

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3. The air always moves from high pressure  areas to low pressure areas.

The correct statement regarding air pressure is the air always moves from high pressure areas to low pressure areas.

Air moves from regions of higher pressure to regions of lower pressure due to the pressure gradient force. This movement of air from high pressure to low pressure areas is what drives the circulation of the Earth's atmosphere and is responsible for weather patterns such as winds and storms.