Atmospheric pressure and Types of Winds
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Geography
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What to Focus On
- Atmospheric pressure is the weight of air on a unit area of the Earth.
- It is measured in millibars (mb) using barometers.
- Standard sea-level pressure is 1013.25 mb.
- Pressure decreases with increasing altitude.
- Warm air rises → low pressure; cold air sinks → high pressure.
- Humid air is lighter and exerts less pressure than dry air.
- There are seven global pressure belts.
- Equatorial Low: 0°–5°, warm, rising air, calm (Doldrums).
- Subtropical High: ~30°, sinking air, calm (Horse Latitudes).
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Air has no weight, so it can't exert pressure.
High pressure means more air molecules, so it should feel 'heavier' or harder to breathe.
Wind blows directly from high to low pressure in a straight line.
Memory Tips
Atmospheric pressure is the weight of air on Earth's surface
Atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude
Warm air rises, creating low pressure; cold air sinks, creating high pressure
Water vapor makes air lighter, reducing pressure
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