Multiple choice

A thatched roof is blown off because of high speed wind. Which of the following reason correctly explains it?

  1. This happens because high speed wind creates an area of low pressure.

  2. This happens because high speed wind creates high pressure.

  3. This happens because high speed wind makes the thatched roof light in weight.

  4. This happens because high speed wind creates low temperature.

  5. None of these
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Explanation

This happens because high speed wind creates an area of low pressure. Due to this, the thatched roof is sucked up and finally gets blown away. Thus, increase in wind speed is associated by decrease in air pressure.

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