Question

Which is the best definition of wind?


A.
the vertical movement of air

B.
the horizontal movement of air

C.
the westerly movement of air above the Earth's surface

D.
the movement of air between two objects that are in contact

Answer 1

Wind is B. the horizontal movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure. Wind moves side to side, not up and down, so vertical cannot be correct.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A. the vertical movement of air. This is the best definition of wind since it moves from side to side and not up and down. Thank you for posting your question. I hope this answer helped you. Let me know if you need more help.