Wind

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the apparent deflection of the path of an object moving in a rotating system, such as the Earth, causing winds in the Northern Hemisphere to curve east.

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Why does warm air rise?

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Warm air rises because it is less dense than cooler air.

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What happens to air pressure when air is heated?

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When air is heated, it becomes less dense and rises, leading to lower pressure in that area.

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What is wind?

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Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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In which direction do prevailing westerlies flow?

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Prevailing westerlies flow from west to east.

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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 relationship between air density and altitude?

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As altitude increases, air density decreases.

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What causes convection currents in the atmosphere?

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Convection currents are caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface, leading to rising warm air and sinking cool air.

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What is high pressure in meteorology?

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High pressure is a region where the atmospheric pressure is greater than that of surrounding areas, often associated with clear skies.

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What is low pressure in meteorology?

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Low pressure is a region where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of surrounding areas, often associated with cloudy and stormy weather.