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atmospheric circulation  

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  • Occurring over various time periods and at various geographic scales, atmospheric circulation refers to the mass movement of air and energy through the Earth-atmosphere system. The driving force behind atmospheric circulation is the amount and intensity of solar energy, or insolation, which differs according to latitude, season, and hour of day. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Atmospheric Circulation]

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