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Why are the winds that blow from the subtropical high pressure zones called trade winds?
Those winds were called the trade winds at a time when trade, or commerce, was conducted largely by sailing vessels that required wind in order to travel. The trade winds were particularly useful for sailing ships engaged in trade.
Why are the winds that blow from subtropical high pressure zones called trade winds?
Those winds were called the trade winds at a time when trade, or commerce, was conducted largely by sailing vessels that required wind in order to travel. The trade winds were particularly useful for sailing ships engaged in trade.
What does a steep air pressure gradient cause?
high winds
Is it true that tea takes very long time to cool in the pyramids of Egypt?
Yes , it's true. As in Egypt , the winds blow from land to sea that is hot winds flow . These winds are scientifically called loo . cold winds help cool things faster than the hot winds, so in Egypt it takes longer time for the tea to cool.
What are winds that blow from the north pole and south pole called?
The polar easterlies (also known as the Polar Hadley cells) are the dry, cold prevailing winds that blow from both poles.
Why are winds that blow from the subtropical high pressure zones in both hemispheres to the equator called trade winds?
They were named the trade winds at a time when trade, or commerce, was conducted largely by sailing vessels that required wind in order to travel. The trade winds were used by sailing ships engaged in trade.
Why are the winds that blow from the subtropical high pressure zones both hemisphere to the equator called trade winds?
They were named the trade winds at a time when trade, or commerce, was conducted largely by sailing vessels that required wind in order to travel. The trade winds were used by sailing ships engaged in trade.
Why are the winds that blow from the southtropical high pressure zones in both hemispheres to the equator called trade winds?
This is because in the days of sail, these winds were very reliable in direction and strength and the sailors could rely on them most of the time to get them to their destination on time. So rather than taking the direct route they would divert their route to take advantage of these winds, and a consequence a high percentage of the worlds TRADING vessels would be taking advantage of these winds
What is the time it takes for the amount of a radioactive parent material to decrease by one-half called?
half-life people
How long would it take to get to sydney airport from new york airport?
All flights from New York stop at either Los Angeles or San Francisco. Flying time is roughly 21hours (19hours in opposite direction due to prevailing winds)
Where can one find out where to buy the cheapest flights?
There is an online site called Insanely Cheap Flights which is currently advertising flights to various destinations for $49. The site Nomadic Matt offers some advice for finding the cheapest flights. That advice includes flying to cheaper airports, being flexible about the time and destination and taking advantage of applicable special discounts such as for students or senior citizens.
Do flights to the east from California take a long time?
Flights from California to the east coast of the United States usually take three to five hours depending on connecting flights. Any delays will increase the flight time.
