7th Class Science Winds, Storm and Cyclones Question Bank Winds, Storms and Cyclones

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    What causes convection currents in air?

    A)  The revolution of the earth around the sun

    B)  The rotation of the earth around itself

    C)  The heat on the surface of the earth

    D)  The uneven shape of the earth

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Air on the surface of the earth on getting heated, becomes lighter and goes up. It gets cooled and comes down. Thus, convectional currents occur on the earth.


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