Where does the initial source of energy come from that creates winds? Options: the moon, the sun, the Earth's surface, the rotation of the Earth

Local and Regional winds (sea/land/monsoon)

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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the sun
2.
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Why does warm air rise?
Back
Warm air is less dense than cooler air.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why do land breezes occur at night?
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Water cools off slower than land, so the air above water is warmer.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does the air move in a land breeze?
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From the land to the ocean
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When warm air rises, ______ pressure forms at the surface of the land or sea.
Back
low
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Is this a land or a sea breeze?
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land breeze
7.
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How does the air move in a sea breeze?
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wind moves from ocean to the land
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