"Globally, Varying Air Pressures Result from Large-Scale Air Circulation Driven

question 3

Multiple Choice

"Globally, varying air pressures result from large-scale air circulation driven by heating and cooling." Evaluate this statement.

• A) It is true; air pressure increases as hot air rises and pushes against cooler air masses.
• B) It is partially true; however, Earth's rotation also plays an important part.
• C) It is partially true; however, it is much more complicated due to ocean currents.
• D) It is false; varying air pressure is caused solely by Earth's rotation and ocean currents.

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