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Wind, is the movement of air from one area to another. Different types of winds have different causes.
The most common wind that we feel every day, is caused by a difference of pressure and the Coriolis effect . The cold air, with its more dense molecules has higher pressure, while warm air, has farther apart molecules has lower pressure. The higher pressure area pushing down on the lower pressure area causes the air in the changing area to be accelerated. The due to the Coriolis effect, the air is deflected in a certain direction, because of the spinning of the earth, which influences the direction of the wind.
Winds are the result of air moving from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure. They play a crucial role in redistributing heat and moisture around the Earth, affecting weather patterns and influencing climate. Winds can range from gentle breezes to powerful storms, such as hurricanes and typhoons.
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Are doldrums characterized by weak winds or strong winds?
weak winds because doldrums are calm winds on the earth.
Which winds are not planetary winds?
Local winds, such as sea breezes and mountain winds, are not planetary winds. These winds are driven by local temperature and pressure differences rather than the global atmospheric circulation patterns that produce the planetary winds.
What are Asias seasonal winds called?
Monsoon winds
What are winds called when they blow from east to west?
Winds that blow from east to west are called westerly winds. These winds are common in the mid-latitudes and are associated with weather systems moving across the globe.
What were winds between 30 degrees north and 30 degrees south known as?
The Answer Is NOT trade winds
What is the plural of wind?
winds ex: northern winds southern winds eastern winds western winds
How are global winds and local find similar?
Global winds are local winds.
How many syllables does winds have?
winds has 1 syllable -*winds-* clap it winds
What are the types of local winds?
1.synoptic winds 2.gradint winds 3.prevailing winds 4.geostrophic winds
What are horse winds?
winds
What are 3 planetary winds?
the trade winds,the westerlies,the polar winds
Are doldrums characterized by weak winds or strong winds?
weak winds because doldrums are calm winds on the earth.
Which winds are not planetary winds?
Local winds, such as sea breezes and mountain winds, are not planetary winds. These winds are driven by local temperature and pressure differences rather than the global atmospheric circulation patterns that produce the planetary winds.
Winds specific to a local area are called?
---local winds
What were these winds called?
Trade Winds
Which winds are planetary winds?
Planetary winds are any winds that occur because of solar radiation. They are in direct correlation to the rotation of the earth. Planetary winds do not blow directly north or south.
Which type of winds are important?
Heavy winds like hurricanes, tornadoes, and tropical winds
