Global Winds & Jet Stream

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Why does warm air rise?

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Warm air is less dense than cooler air.

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What causes winds?

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Winds are caused by unequal heating.

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In which direction do prevailing westerlies flow?

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From west to east.

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What is the jet stream?

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Strong winds above the Earth's surface.

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What happens when the jet stream moves south of North Carolina?

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North Carolina will experience cold weather.

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What is the definition of density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids.

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What role does the sun play in wind formation?

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The sun heats the Earth's surface unevenly, causing air to move and create winds.

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What are trade winds?

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Trade winds are steady winds that flow from east to west in the tropics.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.