7th Class Science Winds, Storm and Cyclones Question Bank Winds, Storms and Cyclones

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    What causes wind currents across the globe?

    A)  The rotation of the earth

    B)  Change in season

    C)  Uneven heating between the equator and poles

    D)  Gravitational pull of the sun

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    The equator gets more heat than the poles. The warm air near the equator rises while the cool air from the poles blows towards the equator. This essentially causes wind currents.


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