Author Question: Wind speed is most closely related to A) humidity. B) temperature. C) landform shapes. D) ... (Read 109 times)

mia · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Wind speed is most closely related to

A) humidity.
B) temperature.
C) landform shapes.
D) pressure.

Question 2

Globally, varying air pressures result from large-scale air circulation driven by heating and cooling. Evaluate this statement.

A) It is true; air pressure increases as hot air rises and pushes against cooler air masses.
B) It is partially true; however, Earth's rotation also plays an important part.
C) It is partially true; however, it is much more complicated due to ocean currents.
D) It is false; varying air pressure is caused solely by Earth's rotation and ocean currents.