Global Winds

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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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What effect does the Coriolis effect have on global winds in the southern hemisphere?

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Global winds in the southern hemisphere deflect counter-clockwise.

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What are the Polar Easterlies?

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The Polar Easterlies are winds found between 60-90 degrees latitude.

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What are the Trade Winds?

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The Trade Winds are winds found between 0-30 degrees latitude.

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What effect does the Coriolis effect have on global winds in the northern hemisphere?

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Global winds in the northern hemisphere deflect clockwise.

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What causes wind?

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Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface, leading to differences in air pressure.

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What are the main types of global winds?

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The main types of global winds are Trade Winds, Westerlies, and Polar Easterlies.

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How do Trade Winds affect weather patterns?

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Trade Winds help to drive tropical weather patterns and influence ocean currents.

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What is the role of the Earth's rotation in wind patterns?

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The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which influences the direction of wind flow.

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What are Westerlies?

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Westerlies are winds that blow from the west between 30-60 degrees latitude.