How Does the Pressure Gradient Force Work?
The pushing force of air is called air pressure. As the air pressure increases, the greater is its pushing force. Air pressure varies from one area to another. Winds begin with differences in air pressures. This difference in the pressure between the two neighboring areas is the air pressure gradient, which causes wind. Meteorologists (scientists who study the weather) refer to the force that starts the wind flowing as the pressure gradient force. Wind moves from a high air pressure area toward an area with lower air pressure.
