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Q · Wind and Pressure Beltmedium · 45s
What is the main driver of global large-scale wind patterns?
TopicWind and Pressure Belt
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Differential solar heating and Earth's rotation (Coriolis effect) work together to create consistent prevailing wind patterns globally.
Final Answer: Option A - Earth’s rotation and solar heating