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| − | Air moving across the earth's surface. Wind direction and speed are determined by the relative atmospheric pressures in various locations. Small particles (particulates) of [ | + | Air moving across the earth's surface. Wind direction and speed are determined by the relative atmospheric pressures in various locations. Small particles (particulates) of [[dirt|dirt]] and [[pollutant|pollutants]] can be carried long distances by the wind. The force of the wind can also cause [[erosion|erosion]]. |
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* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "wind." | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "wind." Accessed 2 June 2005. |
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Latest revision as of 09:53, 27 June 2022
Description
Air moving across the earth's surface. Wind direction and speed are determined by the relative atmospheric pressures in various locations. Small particles (particulates) of Dirt and pollutants can be carried long distances by the wind. The force of the wind can also cause Erosion.
Resources and Citations
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "wind." Accessed 2 June 2005.