Global Winds

Global Winds

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Science

5th Grade

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1.

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Front

What are global winds?

Back

Global winds are large-scale wind patterns that occur in the Earth's atmosphere, driven by the uneven heating of the Earth by the sun and the rotation of the Earth.

2.

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Front

What are the prevailing westerlies?

Back

The prevailing westerlies are winds that blow from the west to the east in the mid-latitudes of the Earth, influencing weather patterns.

3.

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Front

What is the Jet Stream?

Back

The Jet Stream is a fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere that moves from west to east and can influence weather patterns by moving air masses.

4.

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Front

How does the Earth's rotation affect wind direction?

Back

The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which deflects winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere, affecting wind direction.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the uneven heating of the Earth?

Back

The uneven heating of the Earth is caused by the sun's rays hitting different parts of the Earth at different angles, leading to temperature variations.

6.

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Front

In which direction do weather patterns generally move in the United States?

Back

Weather patterns in the United States generally move from west to east.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are trade winds?

Back

Trade winds are steady winds that blow from east to west in the tropics, helping to drive ocean currents and weather systems.

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