Global Wind Patterns

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What are trade winds?

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Trade winds are tropical winds that blow from 0 to 30 degrees latitude, primarily from east to west.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What causes differences in air pressure?

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Differences in air pressure are caused by the uneven heating of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What instrument measures air pressure?

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A barometer is the instrument used to measure air pressure.

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Where does the energy that creates winds come from?

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The initial source of energy that creates winds comes from the sun.

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How is wind defined?

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Wind is defined as the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are the polar westerlies?

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Polar westerlies are winds that blow from the west in the polar regions, typically between 30 and 60 degrees latitude.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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, due to the rotation of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are the subtropical westerlies?

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Subtropical westerlies are winds that blow from the west in the subtropical regions, typically between 30 and 60 degrees latitude.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What role does the sun play in wind formation?

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The sun heats the Earth's surface unevenly, creating areas of high and low pressure that lead to wind formation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a jet stream?

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A jet stream is a fast-flowing air current found in the atmosphere, typically at high altitudes, that influences weather patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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