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Atmospheric circulation

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1.
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sinks
2.
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Where experiences warm temperatures with clouds and rain?
Back
The equator
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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True or false - warm air rises, cools and condenses and forms clouds, this is called low pressure
Back
True
4.
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What are trade winds?
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Surface winds blowing towards the equator
5.
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Why are there global winds?
Back
because the sun heats the air at the equator more than anywhere else on earth
6.
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Front
How does the Coriolis Effect influence hurricanes and cyclones?
Back
determines the direction of the wind rotation
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Pole regions receive less solar radiation than the equator, how does this affect global climate?
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Polar regions experience colder climates.
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