Why Does Earth Have Deserts?

The video explores Earth's diverse landscapes, focusing on why some areas are barren while others are lush. It delves into the role of trade winds and doldrums in historical navigation and scientific inquiry. George Hadley's 1735 theory on atmospheric circulation explains the distribution of rainforests and deserts, highlighting the Hadley cell's impact on global climate patterns.

What factors contribute to the differences in vegetation between deserts and rainforests?

How did George Hadley's theories help explain the patterns of wind and climate on Earth?

What role do trade winds play in the movement of air and moisture around the Earth?

Explain the process that leads to the formation of deserts north and south of the equator.

What is a Hadley cell and how does it affect global climate patterns?