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Wind speed in a region depends on which of the following factors?
Wind speed in a region depends on which of the following factors?
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The correct option is C Air pressure
At the Earth's surface, the wind blows horizontally from high pressure to low-pressure areas. The speed is determined by the rate of air pressure change, or gradient, between the two pressure areas. The greater the pressure difference, the faster the winds.
At the Earth's surface, the wind blows horizontally from high pressure to low-pressure areas. The speed is determined by the rate of air pressure change, or gradient, between the two pressure areas. The greater the pressure difference, the faster the winds.
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