Wind On Earth

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What is Wind?

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

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What causes wind?

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Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun.

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What are the main types of winds?

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The main types of winds are trade winds, westerlies, and polar easterlies.

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What are Hadley Cells?

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Hadley Cells are large-scale patterns of atmospheric circulation that create trade winds.

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What are Doldrums?

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Doldrums are regions near the equator where there is little to no wind.

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What are Horse Latitudes?

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Horse Latitudes are regions at 30 degrees North and South where winds are calm.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect is the deflection of moving objects, like wind, due to the Earth's rotation.

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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.

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How do winds affect weather?

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Winds can influence temperature, precipitation, and storm patterns.

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What is the difference between local winds and global winds?

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Local winds are winds that blow over short distances, while global winds blow over long distances.