What is wind?
Local and Global Winds

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The movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
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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 are trade winds?
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Tropical winds running from 0 to 30 degrees latitude.
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What are Polar Easterlies?
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Global winds found at the poles.
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How does air pressure affect wind movement?
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Air always moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
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What are the characteristics of local winds?
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Winds that blow over short distances and are influenced by local geography.
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What causes sea breezes?
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The difference in temperature between land and sea, causing air to move from sea to land.
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