Local and Global Winds

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What is the narrow band of high-speed winds near the top of the troposphere called?

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Jet stream.

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

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Global winds.

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What does the Coriolis effect cause?

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Global winds to move in a curved path instead of a straight line.

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How does cold air compare to warm air in terms of density and pressure?

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

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Why does warm air rise?

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Warm air is less dense than cooler air.

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What are local winds?

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Winds that blow over short distances and are influenced by local geography.

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What are trade winds?

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Global winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.

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What are westerlies?

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Global winds that blow from west to east in the mid-latitudes.

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What is the role of the sun in wind formation?

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The sun heats the Earth's surface unevenly, creating pressure differences that lead to wind.

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What is atmospheric pressure?

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The force exerted by the weight of air above a given point.