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Winds blow ________

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Correct Answer: Option B
Wind will always blow along the pressure gradient from areas of high pressure to those of low pressure. The changes in pressure in the atmosphere arise from changes in temperature, which in turn is due to differences in how the sun heats different patches of air.
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