Circulation in Earth's Atmosphere

The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as winds, caused by the rotation of the Earth. In the northern hemisphere, winds are deflected to the right, while in the southern hemisphere, they are deflected to the left.

Prevailing westerlies are winds that blow from the west to the east in the mid-latitudes, responsible for moving much of the weather across the United States.

Warm air rises because it is less dense than cold air.

The doldrums are located around the equator and are characterized by very little wind.

Winds in the northern hemisphere are deflected to the right, while winds in the southern hemisphere are deflected to the left.

High pressure areas are regions where air is descending, leading to clear skies and calm weather, while winds flow from high to low pressure areas.

Trade winds are steady winds that blow from east to west in the tropics, important for sailing and weather patterns.

Jet streams are fast flowing air currents in the upper atmosphere that influence weather patterns and can affect the movement of storms.

High pressure is associated with descending air and clear skies, while low pressure is associated with rising air and stormy weather.

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun cause the seasons, affecting the angle and intensity of sunlight received.