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Does the sun causes wind on on earth?
No, most winds are not caused by earth's rotation. Most, if not all, winds are caused by the uneven heating of earth's surface. To even out the heating of earth's surface, high pressure areas spread into low pressure areas, causing what we know as wind.
Is it true that local winds are caused by the uneven heating of the earth's surface and pressure difference?
It is true but even further the conditions you describe are firstly created by the sun, as is all our weather. To put it simply, areas of cooler atmosphere will create ridges of low pressure. Areas of warmer atmosphere create ridges of high pressure. Air from the warm area will rush to fill the void in the cold area, it is what we call wind.
What is Windand what causes it?
Movement of air is caused by temperature or pressure differences and is ... This is due to the rotation of the Earth beneath the moving air, the natural perceptable movement of it is called wind
What is the movement of air over two nearby land areas one of which is heated more than the other?
Describe the movement of air over two nearby land areas, one of which is heatedmore than the other, The air above the less heated area will be cooler & denser. It'll also flow underneath the warmer, less dense air, forcing it to rise. ... A doldrum is a calm area on Earth's surface where warm air rises.
What are all the areas of the planet that will support life?
All areas of the planet that will support life are designated as habitable areas. These areas include the oceans, the land areas, and even the tundra.
What are the different kinds winds?
Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to low pressure, there are no "types" of wind. Wind is mainly caused by the heating and cooling of the earth via the sun.
How does the sun cause the movement of the air?
Due to uneven heating of the earth, the pressure in some places will go down.So,in order to make this up,air from other areas rushes to this place.So, we can feel the movement of air.
Does the sun causes wind on on earth?
No, most winds are not caused by earth's rotation. Most, if not all, winds are caused by the uneven heating of earth's surface. To even out the heating of earth's surface, high pressure areas spread into low pressure areas, causing what we know as wind.
Do you see areas of low pressure or high pressure order earth's poles?
north
Where on earth do you find high pressure areas?
all in trenches
What does the crustal plates movement causes?
Earthquakes. Pressure in the Earth's core.
Describe specific findings on Earth's seafloor?
Movement of seismic waves in earthquakes
What affects the movement of air masses along the Earth's surface?
The differences in air pressure and the Earth's rotation.
How do convection cells in Earth's atmosphere cause high pressure belts?
Areas of rising air causes low air pressure areas where as areas of sinking air are areas of high air pessure.
What is the movement of air due to uneven heating called?
The answer is convection currents: the upward movement of warm air and the downward movement of cool air.
What strongly affects the movement of air masses along the earth's surface?
The differences in air pressure and the Earth's rotation.
Where on earth does water evaporate the fastest?
Water usually evaporates near dark areas or high pressure areas.
