Question
What directly causes the pressure difference between the equator and the poles?(1 point)
Responses
the amount of heat in each area
the amount of heat in each area
the length of each season
the length of each season
the direction where wind blows
the direction where wind blows
the rotation of Earth on its axis
the rotation of Earth on its axis
Responses
the amount of heat in each area
the amount of heat in each area
the length of each season
the length of each season
the direction where wind blows
the direction where wind blows
the rotation of Earth on its axis
the rotation of Earth on its axis
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is **the amount of heat in each area**.
The pressure difference between the equator and the poles is primarily caused by the differential heating of the Earth's surface. The equator receives more direct sunlight and therefore is warmer, leading to lower atmospheric pressure, while the poles receive less sunlight and are cooler, resulting in higher atmospheric pressure.
The pressure difference between the equator and the poles is primarily caused by the differential heating of the Earth's surface. The equator receives more direct sunlight and therefore is warmer, leading to lower atmospheric pressure, while the poles receive less sunlight and are cooler, resulting in higher atmospheric pressure.