Multiple choice

Increased wind speed is accompanied by

  1. reduced air pressure

  2. increased air pressure

  3. expansion of air

  4. contraction of air
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Wind always moves from a region of higher pressure to lower pressure. When it leaves a place of high pressure, a low pressure is created in that region. Therefore, an increased wind speed is always accompanied by reduced air pressure.

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