Earth's surface winds are caused by air moving from a region of ______ to a region of ________.
A) low pressure; high pressure
B) surface convergence; surface divergence
C) high pressure; low pressure
D) low elevation; high elevation
E) high elevation; low elevation

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Winds are caused by differences in air pressure, and air moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure. This movement is what creates the winds and causes them to blow from one region to another. Therefore, the correct answer is C - Earth's surface winds are caused by air moving from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure.

Earth's Surface Winds Are Caused by Air Moving from a Region