Global Winds / Coriolis Effect
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6th Grade
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1.
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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