Wind Power
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What is wind?
The movement of air
How does the sun help to create wind?
As sunlight hits the Earth, it warms the air. The warm air is lighter so it rises while the cool air sinks. This movement creates wind.
What two things cause air to move?
The sun and Earth's rotation
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