Understanding Wind Patterns and Air Pressure

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect is the curving of winds due to the rotation of the Earth.

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What causes wind to move?

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Wind moves from areas of higher air pressure to areas of lower air pressure.

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Define wind.

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Wind is the movement of air across the Earth's surface.

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Why do global winds occur?

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Global winds occur because the Earth is heated unevenly.

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What happens to winds as they move toward the equator?

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Winds curve instead of going straight toward the equator due to the Coriolis Effect.

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What are jet streams?

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Jet streams are fast flowing, narrow air currents in the atmosphere that influence weather patterns.

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What are trade winds?

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Trade winds are steady winds that flow from east to west in the tropics.

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How does air pressure affect wind movement?

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Winds move from areas of high air pressure to areas of low air pressure.

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What is the relationship between temperature and wind?

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Winds generally move from hotter areas to colder areas due to differences in air pressure.

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What role does the Earth's rotation play in wind patterns?

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The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis Effect, which influences the direction of wind.