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On which factors is the wind movement dependent?

A
Friction
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B
Pressure gradient
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C
Coriolis force
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D
Temperature
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Solution

The correct options are
A Friction
B Pressure gradient
C Coriolis force
The winds that blow across the Earth are not the same - they blow at different speeds and in different directions depending on three factors - the pressure gradient, the Coriolis force, and friction.

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