Global Winds

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What are global winds?

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Winds that blow constantly, predictably, and over long distances.

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What causes wind?

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The uneven heating of the Earth by the sun.

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What is the Jet Stream?

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A fast-moving ribbon of air that moves from west to east in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What are polar easterlies?

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Winds that blow from the North and South pole toward 60° latitude.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The rotation of the Earth causes winds to bend.

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What are trade winds?

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Winds that blow from the east toward the west in the tropics.

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What are westerlies?

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Winds that blow from the west toward the east in the mid-latitudes.

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What are doldrums?

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Areas near the equator with little to no wind.

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How do ocean currents affect global winds?

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Ocean currents can influence temperature and moisture in the atmosphere, affecting wind patterns.

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What is the significance of the equator in wind patterns?

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The equator receives more direct sunlight, causing warmer air to rise and create low-pressure areas.

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