What is air pressure? How is wind formed?

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  • The atmosphere exerts pressure on the earth due to weight in the air. Thus air pressure is the weight of the air.
  • Pressure varies from place to place.
  • The difference in air pressure makes the air move.
  • Moving air is known as wind. It means wind is formed due to the difference in air pressure.

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