Earth's surface winds are caused by air moving from a region of ________ to a region of ________.

A. surface convergence; surface divergence
B. high pressure; low pressure
C. high elevation; low elevation
D. low pressure; high pressure
E. low elevation; high elevation


Answer: B

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