The howling of wind on a blustery night is believed to be caused by

a. variations in air temperature.
b. winds blowing around a frozen surface.
c. snowflakes striking one another but not sticking together.
d. air flowing past obstructions.
e. wind lifting, then lowering small objects at the surface.


ANSWER: d

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