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Why is wind named from where the wind is blowing from?

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Winds are always named from the direction it blows from

Uneven heating of Earth's surface,in turn,causes differences in air pressure at various locations. Heated air rises,creating an area of low pressure beneath. Cooler air descends, creating an area of high pressure

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