Wind is caused primarily due to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Wind is caused primarily due to:

A. Volcanoes

B. Earthquakes

C. Differences in Atmospheric Pressure

D. Ocean Currents

Answer: Option C

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Wind is the horizontal movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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The Himalayan mountain-building process is known as:

A. Orogeny

B. Epeirogeny

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