Global & Local Winds

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the sea to the land during the day, caused by the temperature difference between the land and the sea.

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a wind that blows from the land to the sea at night, occurring when the land cools faster than the sea.

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What are local winds?

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Local winds are winds that blow over short distances and are influenced by local geographical features.

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What are global winds?

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Global winds are large-scale winds that blow across the Earth, influenced by the planet's rotation and temperature differences.

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What direction do winds in the Southern Hemisphere blow?

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Winds in the Southern Hemisphere blow to the left due to the Coriolis effect.

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What are the horse latitudes?

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The horse latitudes are regions of high pressure located at about 30 degrees north and south of the equator, characterized by calm winds.

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What are the doldrums?

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The doldrums are areas near the equator where the winds are light and variable, often leading to calm weather.

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What are the polar easterlies?

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The polar easterlies are cold winds that blow from the polar regions towards the mid-latitudes.

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What are the westerlies?

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The westerlies are winds that blow from the west to the east in the mid-latitudes.

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What is wind?

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