Global and Local Winds

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What are Trade Winds?

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Winds found near the equator that blow east-to-west, carrying warm air.

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What are Doldrums?

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An area around the equator where there is very little wind, often described as 'dull' or 'sluggish'.

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What are Westerly Winds?

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Winds that blow from west to east, moving weather systems in the United States.

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What are Pressure Belts?

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Bands of high and low pressure found about every 30 degrees of latitude.

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What is a Sea Breeze?

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A breeze that occurs when warm air rises over the land and cooler air from the ocean moves in.

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What is a Land Breeze?

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A breeze that occurs when cool air from the land moves towards the ocean at night.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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

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What are Polar Winds?

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Winds that blow from the poles towards the equator, generally cold and dry.

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What is the significance of the Equator in wind patterns?

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The equator is the region where trade winds converge, leading to the formation of the doldrums.

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What is the difference between local and global winds?

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Local winds are winds that blow over short distances, while global winds are large-scale winds that affect weather patterns across the globe.