UPPSC 2014 GS-I Indian Geography
Question

Air pressure is lowest in:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Summer season

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Summer season”.

During summer, warmer temperatures lead to the expansion of air, causing it to rise. As air rises, it creates a lower pressure area at the surface. This phenomenon is often associated with weather patterns, such as the development of low-pressure systems.

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