Global Winds & Jet Stream

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What happens to air when it is heated?

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It expands and rises.

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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 Coriolis Effect?

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The curving path of a moving object from an otherwise straight path due to Earth's rotation.

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How does the jet stream affect the weather?

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The jet stream transports weather systems that affect us.

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Which global winds have the greatest impact on the weather in the US?

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Prevailing westerlies.

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What are global winds?

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Winds that blow across the Earth in specific patterns due to the uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

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What are trade winds?

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Global winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.

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What are polar easterlies?

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Cold winds that blow from the east near the poles.

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What are doldrums?

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A region near the equator where winds are calm and variable.

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What is the significance of the jet stream?

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It influences weather patterns and can affect storm paths.