Local and Global Winds

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a local wind that blows from the sea to the land, typically occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the water.

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What are global winds?

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Global winds are winds that blow consistently in predictable patterns over long distances, influenced by the Earth's rotation and the uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

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What is the jet stream?

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The jet stream is a narrow band of high-speed winds located near the top of the troposphere, flowing from west to east.

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Why does warm air rise?

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Warm air rises because it is less dense than cooler air, causing it to be buoyant.

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In which direction do polar easterlies flow?

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Polar easterlies flow from east to west.

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a local wind that blows from the land to the sea, typically occurring at night when the land cools faster than the water.

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What are trade winds?

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Trade winds are steady winds that blow from east to west in the tropics, important for maritime navigation.

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What causes the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is caused by the rotation of the Earth, which deflects the path of winds and ocean currents.

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What are westerlies?

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Westerlies are winds that blow from west to east in the mid-latitudes, between 30 and 60 degrees latitude.

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What is the difference between local winds and global winds?

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Local winds are winds that blow over short distances and are influenced by local geography, while global winds blow over long distances and are influenced by the Earth's rotation and temperature differences.