Local and Global Winds

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What is the primary source of energy that creates winds?

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The sun.

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What type of winds blow constantly and predictably over long distances?

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Global winds.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a local wind that blows from the sea to the land, typically occurring during the day due to temperature differences.

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What is a land breeze?

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

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What are the properties of cold air?

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Cold air is more dense and has more pressure than warm air.

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What are global winds?

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Global winds are winds that blow steadily from specific directions over long distances due to the Earth's rotation and temperature differences.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as winds, caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What is a trade wind?

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Trade winds are steady winds that blow from east to west in the tropics, important for navigation and climate.

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What is a polar easterly?

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Polar easterlies are cold winds that blow from the east near the poles.

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What is the difference between local winds and global winds?

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Local winds are winds that blow over short distances and are influenced by local geography, while global winds blow over long distances and are influenced by the Earth's rotation and temperature.