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Where does wind come from?


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Wind is the flow of air or other gases that compose an atmosphere. It occurs as air is heated by the Sun and thus rises.Thanks and ChaCha again soon!

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All renewable energy (except tidal and geothermal power), and even the energy in fossil fuels, ultimately comes from the sun.More?

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Wind is caused by air flowing from high pressure to low pressure. Thanks for using ChaCha!

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Simply put, wind is the motion of air molecules. Two concepts are key to understanding what causes wind: air and air pressure.MORE

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Wind develops as a result of spatial differences in atmospheric pressure. Generally, these differences occur because (MORE?)

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Simply put, wind is the motion of air molecules. Thanks for using ChaCha!

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