Local and Global Winds

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What are global winds?

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Global winds are winds that blow constantly, predictably, and over long distances across the Earth's surface.

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In which direction do prevailing westerlies flow?

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Prevailing westerlies flow from west to east.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the phenomenon that causes global winds to move in a curved path instead of a straight line due to the Earth's rotation.

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a type of wind that blows from the land to the sea, typically occurring at night when the land cools faster than the water.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the sea to the land, usually occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the water.

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How does cold air behave compared to warm air?

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

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What causes wind?

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Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface, which creates areas of high and low pressure.

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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, leading to temperature differences that create wind.

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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, important for maritime navigation.

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What is the difference between local winds and 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.