Wind

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What causes wind?

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Differences in air pressure.

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In which direction do prevailing westerlies flow?

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From west to east.

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What causes winds to curve?

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Earth's rotation.

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What is a vertical movement of water caused by differences in density called?

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Density current.

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What are the tropical winds running from 0 to 30 degrees latitude called?

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Trade winds.

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What is the definition of wind?

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Air in motion relative to the surface of the Earth.

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What is the role of the Coriolis effect in wind patterns?

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It causes winds to curve due to Earth's rotation.

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What are trade winds?

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Winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.

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What is the difference between a surface current and a density current?

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Surface currents are driven by wind, while density currents are driven by differences in water density.

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What is atmospheric pressure?

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The force exerted by the weight of air above a given point.