Analyzing Global Wind Patterns

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What type of heat transfer happens by the rising of warm air?

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Convection

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What is the name of the wind belt located between 60S-30S?

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Westerlies

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When warm air rises, it creates areas of __________ pressure.

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low

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Cold air is ____________ than warm air and ___________.

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more dense; sinks

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When cool air sinks, it creates areas of __________ pressure.

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high

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What are the three main types of heat transfer?

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Conduction, Convection, Radiation

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects 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 flow from east to west in the tropics.

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What is the difference between high pressure and low pressure systems?

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High pressure systems are associated with sinking air and clear skies, while low pressure systems are associated with rising air and cloudy weather.

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What role do ocean currents play in global wind patterns?

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Ocean currents can influence wind patterns by transferring heat and moisture in the atmosphere.