Question

study the image.
cool air
warm air
north pole
60°
30°
equator—0°
30°
60°
south pole
which statement best describes what the arrows represent?
air continuously blows away from the equator.
air flows in different directions over long distances.
air moves from regions of low pressure to high pressure.
air circulates in an upward direction, creating surface winds.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: Air does not continuously blow away from the equator. Warm air rises at the equator and then moves pole - ward at higher altitudes.
• Option 2: The image shows global air circulation patterns. Air flows in different directions (e.g., from the poles towards lower latitudes and vice - versa in different layers) over long distances, which is consistent with large - scale atmospheric circulation.
• Option 3: Air moves from regions of high pressure to low pressure, not the other way around.
• Option 4: The arrows show both upward and lateral (horizontal) movement. The statement only focuses on upward movement and ignores the lateral component which is crucial for surface winds.

Answer:

Air flows in different directions over long distances.