alleryWhat mainly causes wind?
ADifferences in air pressure
BRotation of the Moon
CDifferences in cloud colour
DTides in the ocean
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Differences in air pressure
1. Air moves when pressure is unequal from place to place.
2. Pressure differences are mainly due to temperature differences.
3. The Moon, cloud colour and tides are not the cause.
_Source: Wikipedia, Wind, Causes_
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