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

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The global patterns of atmospheric circulation and precipitation occur because of rising masses of warm air and sinking masses of cool air. This is due to uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the Sun, which leads to differences in air pressure and causes the movement of air in the atmosphere. This movement of air creates the patterns of atmospheric circulation and precipitation that we observe globally.

The Global Patterns of Atmospheric Circulation and Precipitation Occur Because