Global Wind Patterns

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What are Horse Latitudes?

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High pressure areas at 30 degrees North or South that contain calm to no wind.

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How does air move in relation to pressure?

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Air moves from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.

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What direction do prevailing westerlies flow?

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From west to east.

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What causes wind?

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Differences in pressure.

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What are Doldrums?

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An area at the equator with little to no wind activity.

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What are Trade Winds?

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Winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What is a jet stream?

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A fast flowing ribbon of air high in the atmosphere that influences weather patterns.

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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 refers to long-term patterns.

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What is a cyclone?

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A system of winds rotating inward to an area of low atmospheric pressure.

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