Global Winds

Winds that blow constantly, predictably, and over long distances.

The uneven heating of the Earth by the sun.

A fast-moving ribbon of air that moves from west to east in the Northern Hemisphere.

Winds that blow from the North and South pole toward 60° latitude.

The rotation of the Earth causes winds to bend.

Winds that blow from the east toward the west in the tropics.

Winds that blow from the west toward the east in the mid-latitudes.

Areas near the equator with little to no wind.

Ocean currents can influence temperature and moisture in the atmosphere, affecting wind patterns.

The equator receives more direct sunlight, causing warmer air to rise and create low-pressure areas.