What Causes the Movement of Warm Air at the Equator

question 53

Multiple Choice

What causes the movement of warm air at the equator?

• A)Warm air is less dense than cool air.
• B)Warm air is denser than cool air.
• C)Warm air is able to hold less water than cool air.
• D)Warm air is able to hold more water than cool air.

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