Question

Which statements describe aspects of what causes wind to blow? Select two options.

Wind is caused by differences in air pressure.
Wind moves from low pressure areas to high pressure areas.
Differences in air pressure are due to unequal heating.
Differences in air pressure are caused by oceans.
Wind is caused by the Coriolis effect.

Answer 1

The two statements that describe aspects of what causes wind to blow are:

1. **Wind is caused by differences in air pressure.**
2. **Differences in air pressure are due to unequal heating.**

These statements reflect the fundamental principles of meteorology regarding how wind is generated.