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One of the Primary Forces That Cause Atmospheric Circulation Is

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One of the primary forces that cause atmospheric circulation is convection,which occurs when


A) the rotation of Earth exerts friction on the atmosphere.
B) warm air at the surface rises and displaces the cooler air above it.
C) winds blowing north or south are deflected to the left or right by the Earth's rotation.
D) the tilt of the Earth's axis of rotation causes the atmosphere to slide toward the equator.

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