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Wind is caused by uneven heating of the earth's surface
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Wind is caused by uneven heating of the earth's surface

b- false

Wind is not primarily caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface. Wind is primarily a result of the uneven heating of the Earth's atmosphere. The Sun's energy heats the Earth's surface, causing warm air to rise and cool air to sink. This creates areas of high and low pressure in the atmosphere. Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure as the atmosphere seeks to equalize these pressure differences. While temperature differences on the Earth's surface can contribute to the creation of areas of high and low pressure, wind is more directly related to atmospheric pressure variations rather than surface temperature variations.

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