Understanding Wind: Quiz

Wind turbines generating electricity

Cool air rushing in from the north and south poles

Sun heating the sand faster than the water (correct)

Earth's rotation at the Equator

Causing wind to blow in a straight line

Affecting wind turbines in generating electricity

Bouncing wind around due to the spinning of the Earth (correct)

Helping sailors move their boats across water

Cool air from the poles

Sun's heat over the Equator

Warm air rising over the Equator

Spinning motion caused by the wind (correct)

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