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  • Understanding Airflow: Pressure Gradients and Wind Direction
    Air flows from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

    This is because:

    * High pressure: Air molecules are packed more tightly together, creating a higher pressure.

    * Low pressure: Air molecules are more spread out, creating a lower pressure.

    The difference in pressure creates a pressure gradient, which drives the air to move from the high-pressure area to the low-pressure area.

    This is a fundamental principle in meteorology and explains how winds are generated, how weather systems develop, and how airplanes fly.

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