Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What common term refers to the movement of air from a high pressure to a low pressure zone

  1. Wave

  2. Air

  3. Wind

  4. Sound
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Explanation

Wind is the common term for air movement from high pressure to low pressure areas. This pressure difference creates air flow, which we experience as wind. Wave, air, and sound are not the correct terms for this horizontal movement of air caused by pressure gradients.

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