WAEC Geography 2012 Question 31

Question 31

Weather

Which of the following statements is true of winds?

  1. A.Off-shore winds are usually wet.
  2. B.They blow strongly only in forest.
  3. C.They blow from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
  4. D.They blow from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (They blow from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.)

Explanation

Air moves from high pressure towards low pressure.