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It is caused by differences in the atmospheric pressure

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The main cause of wind is a difference in atmospheric pressure. Usually hotter places will have less air pressure because it is less dense air. When air is more dense in one spot, and less dense in another, the air wants to equalize the pressure. When the air moves because of this it causes wind.

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Thermals. Different temperatures. Cold air sinks and warm air rises this causes the wind to move.

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It is caused by the rotation of the earth and differences in air pressure

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Differences of atmospheric pressures or differences of temperatures of adjacent air masses.

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Wind is moving air, it is caused by pressure differences between parts of the atmosphere.

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Movement of convection currents where

hot air moves upward and cold air moves

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erosion, boners

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the gravitational pull of the moon

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Condution of heat

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