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Because the more air pressure there is, it moves the winds in all directions because the air pressure goes in all different directions. That is why we are not flat right now. Think about it - "air pressure"

means air is exerting pressure. If there are differences, air in one area is exerting more pressure than air someplace nearby. So the air with the greater air pressure pushes into the air that is not pressing as hard. Simplest way I can think to say it.
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