Global Winds / Coriolis Effect

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What are Trade Winds?

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Trade Winds are steady winds that blow from east to west between 30 degrees latitude and the equator.

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What are Horse Latitudes?

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Horse Latitudes are regions located at about 30 degrees latitude where winds are light and variable.

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What are Polar Easterlies?

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Polar Easterlies are cold winds that blow from the poles towards lower latitudes, found between 60 and 90 degrees latitude.

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What are Doldrums?

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Doldrums are areas near the equator where there is little to no wind, often causing calm seas.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as winds, caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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How does cold air behave in a convection current?

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In a convection current, cold air sinks.

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What is the relationship between air pressure and wind?

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Air moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What are Westerlies?

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Westerlies are winds that blow from west to east between 30 and 60 degrees latitude.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the significance of latitude in wind patterns?

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Latitude affects the temperature and pressure differences that drive wind patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a convection current?

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A convection current is a cycle of rising warm air and sinking cold air that creates wind.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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