Global Winds

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What is the initial source for global winds and convection in the atmosphere?

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Unequal heating of the Earth by the sun.

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What process occurs when hot air rises and cool air sinks?

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Convection.

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What are the tropical winds running from 0 to 30 degrees latitude called?

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Trade winds.

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Which global winds move from the east to the west?

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Easterlies.

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What type of winds blow constantly, predictably, and over long distances?

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Global winds.

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What is the term for the movement of air caused by differences in temperature?

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Convection.

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What are the winds called that blow from 30 to 60 degrees latitude?

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Westerlies.

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What is the calm area near the equator where trade winds meet?

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Doldrums.

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What is the effect called that causes moving air to turn and twist due to the Earth's rotation?

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Coriolis effect.

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What are the winds called that blow from the poles towards the equator?

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Polar winds.