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Weather theoryQuestion 313 of 934

In which direction does air move between pressure areas?

  1. From high pressure toward low pressure
  2. From low pressure toward high pressure
  3. Along lines of equal pressure only
  4. From the poles toward the Equator only
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Correct answer: From high pressure toward low pressure

Air flows from high pressure into low pressure because it seeks lower pressure.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 12: Weather Theory — Wind and Currents, page 291

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026