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Q · Wind and Pressure Beltmedium · 45s
What is the primary cause of global pressure belts?
TopicWind and Pressure Belt
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The differential solar heating causes air to warm or cool, creating zones of varying pressure due to rising or sinking air masses, which establish global wind and pressure belts.
Final Answer: Option B - Unequal heating of Earth's surface by the sun