1. Wind is caused by the ------------------ in temperatures of different regions.
2. As air gets warmer, it -----------------.
3. Cool air is ---------------------- than warm air.
4. Monsoon winds carry ---------------------------.
5. Moving air can provide a ------------------.

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(1) Wind is caused by the difference in temperatures of different regions.
(2) As air gets warmer, it rises.
(3) Cool air is heavier than warm air.
(4) Monsoon winds carry little moisture.
(5) Moving air can provide a lift.

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1. Wind is caused by the ------------------ in temperatures of different regions. 2. As air gets warmer, it -----------------. 3. Cool air is ---------------------- than warm air. 4. Monsoon winds carry ---------------------------. 5. Moving air can provide a ------------------.

(1) Wind is caused by the difference in temperatures of different regions. (2) As air gets warmer, it rises. (3) Cool air is heavier than warm air. (4) Monsoon winds carry little moisture. (5) Moving air can provide a lift.

1. Wind is caused by the ------------------ in temperatures of different regions.
2. As air gets warmer, it -----------------.
3. Cool air is ---------------------- than warm air.
4. Monsoon winds carry ---------------------------.
5. Moving air can provide a ------------------.

(1) Wind is caused by the difference in temperatures of different regions.
(2) As air gets warmer, it rises.
(3) Cool air is heavier than warm air.
(4) Monsoon winds carry little moisture.
(5) Moving air can provide a lift.