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Why we feel wind?

Wind is just moving air! It happens when the sun heats up different parts of the Earth unevenly. Warm air rises, and cooler air flows in to take its place, creating wind.

⭐ Bonus fact: Wind helps carry seeds and pollen, which allows plants to grow in new places!

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