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Around 30o North and South latitudes, the pressure is………..in theses area.
a) high                        

b) low
c) moderate                 

d) none of these

a

Which of the following area atmospheric pressure is permanently high?
a) equator                   

b) both poles
c) surface of earth      

d) none of these

b

The movement of air over the surface of earth is called……….
a) air                           

b) Wind
c) air pressure             

d) none of these

b

Which of the following is used to show the direction of the wind?
a) Anemometer                       

b) Wind Vane
c) Temperature                       

d) Rain Gauge

b

What does an anemometer measure?
a) Temperature                       

b) Wind Speed
c) Air Pressure            

d) Rain

b

The wind system in the equatorial areas is known as?
a) Trades                    

b) Westerlies   
c)  Doldrums               

d) Monsoon

a