Question

Explain how temperature and air pressure play a role in creating wind.​

Answer 1

Temperature plays a very prominent role in the formation of winds. As the temperature increases the density of air in an area decreases (the air becomes lighter and rises, forming a low pressure zone) and in contrast, when the temperature decreases, it results in high density air (the air stays at ground and forms a high pressure zone).

Wind blows from a region of higher density (high pressure) towards a region with lower density (low pressure). However, there are other factors as well which decide the magnitude and direction of wind, for example resistance to wind such as buildings, trees etc.

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Answer 2

Answer: Since warm air is less dense and creates less air pressure, it will rise; cold air is denser and creates greater air pressure, and so it will sink.