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Question
The moving air is called ______.
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Solution
The moving air is called wind.
Explanation:
Wind is simply air that is in motion relative to the Earth’s surface. It is caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the Sun, creating areas of high and low pressure, which leads to the movement of air from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.
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