Multiple choice

Winds blow due to

(a) equal heating of landmass and water bodies by solar radiation (b) difference in temperature in the polar and equatorial regions (c) unequal heating of landmass and water bodies by solar radiation

  1. Only (a)

  2. Both (a) and (b)

  3. Only (c)

  4. Both (b) and (c)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Unequal heating of landmass and water bodies by solar radiation generates air movement and causes winds to blow. Difference in temperature in the polar and equatorial regions also causes very strong polar winds to blow.

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