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Which of the surface winds are responsible for most of the weather movement across the US?
prevailing winds
Which global wind affects weather in the U.S?
Westerlies
What causes polar easterlies?
Polar easterlies are winds that move in near the north and south poles at 60 to 90 degrees (north or south). They are next to the prevailing westerlies. The polar easterlies are cold and windy, while the prevailing westerlies are hot and dry. The rotation of the Earth and the Sun's heat causes Polar easterlies.
What are the three major wind belts?
Trade Winds, Prevailing Westerlies, Polar Westerlies
What wind belt is Japan in?
Its in the prevailing Westerlies.
What are the 6 major wind belts?
trade winds , prevailing westerlies, polar westerlies,doldrums
How do the prevailing westerlies affect the climate of Europe and which part is most affected?
The prevailing westerlies pick up warmth from the North Atlantic Drift and carry it over Europe. The East is most affected because prevailing westerlies blow from the west to the east. ... Explain which part of Europe is most affected.
How do the prevailing westerlies help Europe?
It helps them with trade.:)
What is the name of prevailing winds that is in the middle latitude?
The Westerlies
Which describes the direction of prevailing westerlies?
Prevailing westerlies are winds that blow from the west toward the east in the mid-latitudes of both hemispheres, typically between 30 and 60 degrees latitude. These winds are influenced by the Coriolis effect, which causes them to curve towards the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. The prevailing westerlies play a significant role in weather patterns and ocean currents, contributing to the movement of storm systems across continents.
What are the prevailing winds of the latitudes called?
The prevailing winds are different in different latitudes. In the mid-latitudes of the northern hemisphere, the prevailing winds are west to east. In the mid-latitudes of the southern hemisphere, the prevailing winds are from east to west.
Is the prevailing westerlies the movement of the weather across the US?
Yes, the prevailing Westerlies travel northeast from approximately 30 degrees north latitude to 60 degrees north latitude, which covers most of North America. The prevailing Westerlies is the major wind band that travels over the Unites States.
