The global patterns of atmospheric circulation and precipitation occur because of 

A. rising masses of warm air and sinking masses of cool air.
B. the greenhouse effect.
C. global differentials in sea surface temperature.
D. the cooling of the land.
E. winds blowing off of the world's major mountain chains.


Answer: A

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