Q156
The velocity of winds is related to ________
A.
The amount of moisture they carry
B.
The nearness to the sea
C.
Pressure gradient in the direction of their flow
AnswerD.
The direction in which they blow
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The velocity of winds is related to Pressure gradient in the direction of their flow. Winds in the upper levels will blow clockwise around areas of high pressure and counterclockwise around areas of low pressure. The speed of the wind is determined by the pressure gradient.