Global Winds

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What are global winds?

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Global winds are winds that blow constantly, predictably, and over long distances across the Earth.

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What type of pressure is associated with rising warm air?

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Low pressure is associated with rising warm air.

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In which 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 is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the apparent deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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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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What causes global winds?

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Global winds are caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface and the rotation of the Earth.

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What is the role of the sun in global wind patterns?

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The sun heats the Earth's surface unevenly, creating temperature differences that drive wind patterns.

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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 are westerlies?

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Westerlies are winds that blow from west to east in the mid-latitudes.

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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.