Global Winds / Coriolis Effect

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What are global winds?

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Global winds are large-scale wind patterns that occur due to the uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun, affecting weather and climate.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as winds, caused by the rotation of the Earth, resulting in winds curving to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates from the Earth's surface, condenses in the atmosphere, and precipitates back to the surface.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What are Trade Winds?

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Trade Winds are steady winds that blow from east to west between 30 degrees north and 30 degrees south latitude.

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What is a low-pressure area?

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A low-pressure area is a region where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of surrounding areas, often leading to cloud formation and precipitation.

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How do winds move in a low-pressure area in the Northern Hemisphere?

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In the Northern Hemisphere, winds move counterclockwise into a low-pressure area.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What are the Polar Easterlies?

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Polar Easterlies are cold winds that blow from the polar regions towards the mid-latitudes, typically found between 60 degrees latitude and the poles.

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