Question

all of the following are true of the movement of earths atmosphere except:
a column of cool, dense air produces high pressure at the earths surface.
cool air is denser than warm air so it tends to sink toward the earths surface.
a column of warm, less dense air produces low pressure at the earths surface.
warm air is less dense than cool air so it tends to sink toward the earths surface.
the movement of air within the atmospheric convection cells generates the earths major wind belts.

Explanation:

• Cool, dense air is heavier and sinks, creating high - pressure at the surface. Warm, less - dense air is lighter and rises, creating low - pressure at the surface.
• Cool air is denser than warm air, so it sinks. Warm air is less dense than cool air, so it should rise, not sink.
• Atmospheric convection cells (like Hadley, Ferrel, and Polar cells) are a major factor in generating Earth's major wind belts.

Answer:

warm air is less dense than cool air so it tends to sink toward the Earth's surface.