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Global Atmospheric Circulation

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What is the primary driving force behind global atmospheric circulation?

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Temperature differences between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere
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The uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun creates temperature differences, which in turn drive the movement of air masses and generate wind patterns.

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