Global Winds

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What is the main cause of wind?

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The uneven heating of the Earth by the sun.

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How does air generally move?

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From areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.

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What is a Sea Breeze?

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Warm air going from the water to land during the day; cool air over the water sinks, warm air over the land rises.

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What is a Land Breeze?

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Warm air going from the land to the water during the night; cool air over the land sinks, warm air over the water rises.

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Which global winds move from the east to the west?

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Easterlies.

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What are Doldrums?

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A region near the equator where the winds are calm and variable.

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What are Westerlies?

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

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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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.

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What role do ocean currents play in wind patterns?

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Ocean currents can influence the temperature and pressure of the air above them, affecting wind patterns.

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