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QuizMultiple Choice

Winds

Question 5 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S1-Nelson

What causes wind?

Answer
A
differences in air pressure
B
decreases in air temperature
C
the occurrence of the Coriolis effect
D
the even heating of Earth’s atmosphere

Explanation

Wind is air moving from areas of higher pressure toward areas of lower pressure. These air-pressure differences are the direct cause of wind. Uneven heating can create pressure differences, but even heating does not, so choice D is incorrect.

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