Global Winds

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What is wind?

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

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In which direction do weather patterns typically move in the United States?

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Weather patterns in the United States move from west to east.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the sea to the land, typically occurring during the day.

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a wind that blows from the land to the sea, typically occurring at night.

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What are the two main factors that determine the climate of an area?

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Temperature and precipitation.

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What direction do winds in the Southern Hemisphere blow?

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Winds in the Southern Hemisphere blow to the left.

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What causes wind?

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Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface, leading to differences in air pressure.

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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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What are trade winds?

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Trade winds are steady winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.

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What are polar easterlies?

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Polar easterlies are cold winds that blow from the east near the poles.