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How and why is the direction of wind flow changed at the equator?
Danettelouise
take a bucket with water and start to spin it like a top. you will observe that that as you go deeper the force throws away the water to the sides of the bucket.
in the same way, earth moves like a top so the equator the part that bulges out pushes away the wind but the earth's gravity keeps it onto the surface.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agothe warm air rises because of the heat so it needs to spread around to cool off
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Do wind currents flow faster at the equator or the poles?
At the poles.
What are the Global winds that flow toward equator?
Global winds and currents near the equator flow east to west. The global wind belt located north and south of the equator is called trade winds.
When winds generally flow away from the equator and towards the poles what transfer of wind does this cause?
an energy transfer, with heat energy moving away from the equator
How does pressure affect the direction of wind flow?
Wind is a cousin to the pressure. Pressure moves the wind.
Winds generally flow away from the equator and towards the poles. What transfer does this flow of wind cause?
an energy transfer, with heat energy moving away from the equator. Studyisland question. Hope it helps :) Studyisland sucks especially when you are stuck.
Do wind currents flow faster at the equator or the poles?
At the poles.
In which direction direction does wind usually flow?
from cooler to warmer surfaces
If the wind and the light were traveling in the same direction and the wind changed direction would the light follow?
No, light is energy, wind is molecules on the move.
What are the Global winds that flow toward equator?
Global winds and currents near the equator flow east to west. The global wind belt located north and south of the equator is called trade winds.
Which is direction of wind flow in chennai?
Mostly south and West
What is used to determine the direction of the wind?
Wind direction is determined by friction ,or the lack thereof ,surrounding the earth surface. Warm air from the equator rises, moves towards the poles, falls and returns to the equator. crossing water decreases friction, crossing a mountain increases friction.
When winds generally flow away from the equator and towards the poles what transfer of wind does this cause?
an energy transfer, with heat energy moving away from the equator
What direction does the wind blow in Hawaii?
The wind blows east to west because it is below 30 degrees north of the equator. (tropical easterlies)
Why there are more coastal deserts along the western coasts?
Ocean and wind currents above the equator flow in a clockwise pattern, while those south of the equator flow in a counterclockwise pattern. But all the winds and currents meet at the equator and flow east to west forming the trade winds and equatorial currents.
How does a wind vane tells wind direction?
It pivots and aligns itself with the air flow, much like a flag.
How does pressure affect the direction of wind flow?
Wind is a cousin to the pressure. Pressure moves the wind.
Winds generally flow away from the equator and towards the poles. What transfer does this flow of wind cause?
an energy transfer, with heat energy moving away from the equator. Studyisland question. Hope it helps :) Studyisland sucks especially when you are stuck.
