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The velocity of winds is related to ________

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The velocity of winds is related to Pressure gradient in the direction of their flow. Winds in the upper levels will blow clockwise around areas of high pressure and counterclockwise around areas of low pressure. The speed of the wind is determined by the pressure gradient.
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