1. The list below describes how convection currents in the atmosphere are formed. Which answer choice correctly fills in #3 on the list?

Question

1. The sun warms the surface of the earth.
2. Air near the surface of the earth is warmed.
3. _________________________________________
4. Away from the earth's surface the air cools.
5. _________________________________________
1 point
Warm air rises up forming an area of Low Pressure.
Cool air sinks down forming an area of Low Pressure.
Warm air rises up forming an area of High Pressure.
Cool air sinks down forming an area of High Pressure.

Answer 1

The correct answer to fill in #3 is:

Warm air rises up forming an area of Low Pressure.

So the complete sequence would be:

1. The sun warms the surface of the earth.
2. Air near the surface of the earth is warmed.
3. Warm air rises up forming an area of Low Pressure.
4. Away from the earth's surface the air cools.
5. Cool air sinks down forming an area of High Pressure.