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Which of the following phenomena takes place in nature due to the convection currents?

A

Land breeze

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Sea breeze

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C

Westerly winds

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All of these

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Solution

The correct option is D
All of these

Land and sea breezes, monsoon winds and the westerly in nature are associated with convection currents arising due to differential heating of land and water surfaces.

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