The horizontal movement of the air is called ___________.

Air current

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Wind

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Tides

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Cyclone

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Solution

The correct option is B Wind
The horizontal movement of air is called wind, hence option B is correct.
Air current involves both horizontal and vertical movement of air thus incorrect.
Cyclone is a circular movement of air.
Tides are the rise and fall of the sea level due to gravitational pull of moon and sun.

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