atmospheric circulation

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What is atmospheric circulation?

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The large-scale movement of air that distributes heat and moisture around the Earth.

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What weather is typically associated with low pressure?

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Clouds and rain.

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What happens during atmospheric convection?

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Warm air rises and cool air sinks.

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What are trade winds?

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Steady winds that blow from east to west between 30 degrees North and 30 degrees South latitude.

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What causes differences in air pressure?

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Differences in temperature.

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What happens to cold air?

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Cold air sinks.

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What are the polar easterlies?

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Winds that blow from east to west in the polar regions.

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What are prevailing westerlies?

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Winds that blow from west to east between 30 and 60 degrees latitude.

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What is the jet stream?

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A fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere that influences weather patterns.

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How does temperature affect atmospheric circulation?

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Temperature differences create pressure differences, driving air movement.

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