Global Wind Systems

What do you notice about the northern hemisphere and the southern hemisphere?

• They look opposite

• They mirror each other

• They look side ways

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Between what degrees are the trade winds found?

Which global wind system is located at the North and South Poles?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Why does this name¨Polar¨ make sense ?

What direction are the winds blowing FROM between 30° and 60°? What direction are they blowing to?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Why does this name¨Westerlies¨ make sense?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The doldrums are located at the equator, which is warm and humid. Do these conditions suggest low air pressure or high air pressure?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The doldrums mean “state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or depression”. Do you think there is a lot of wind or hardly any wind at this location?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

If you were traveling from the east coast of Africa to India by boat, which wind system would you be traveling through?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What wind belt is located at 30°N and 30°S?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6