Local and 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 when the land heats up faster than the water.

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Why does warm air rise?

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Warm air is less dense than cooler air, causing it to rise.

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What are prevailing westerlies?

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Prevailing westerlies are global winds that blow from west to east in the mid-latitudes.

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What is the jet stream?

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The jet stream is a narrow band of high-speed winds located near the top of the troposphere.

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What are global winds?

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Global winds are winds that blow consistently in the same direction over long distances.

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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 causes the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is caused by the rotation of the Earth, which affects the direction of winds and ocean currents.

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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 do local winds differ from 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 differences.

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What is the role of temperature in wind formation?

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Temperature differences between land and water or between different air masses create pressure differences, leading to wind formation.