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Surface winds are slowed by friction caused by topography as well as the built environment.
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What makes some winds stronger than others?
the strongest winds blow in canoga park during winter and only in December, Jan, and Feb
Does Uranus have Weaker or stronger gravity than Earth?
The "surface gravity" is slightly less than on Earth.
Does Uranus have a stronger or weaker gravity than Earth?
Uranus has a slightly weaker "surface gravity" compared with the Earth.
Does the moon have a gravitational force stronger than earth?
No. The Moon's mass is only about 1/81 of the Earth, and gravity is dependent on mass and distance. Lunar surface gravity is about 1/6 that of Earth beause the Moon's surface is closer to the center of mass.
Is Jupiter's gravity stronger then Earth's?
No. The gravity of Jupiter more than twice as strong as that on Earth.
Why does the surface wind show more complicated flow patterns than the upper-level winds?
Surface winds have to flow around such things as buildings and mountains. Upper-level winds have no 'obstructions' to alter their path.
Why are some winds more stronger than other winds?
Because of the air pressure
Does a tropical storm have stronger winds than a tropical depression.?
Yes. A tropical storm has sustained winds of 39-73 mph. A tropical depression has winds of less than 39 mph.
Why are winds stronger than others?
On a field map, the winds are the strongest when the isobars are very close together, and the pressure gradient is high.
Which phenomenon is associated with surface temperatures in the eastern pacific that are colder than average?
La Nina can have a devastating effect under certain conditions: the trade winds are stronger than normal, causing surface waters in the equatorial Pacific to be colder than average, with upwelling occurring as far as the Central Pacific.
Why some winds are stronger than others?
On a field map, the winds are the strongest when the isobars are very close together, and the pressure gradient is high.
Do tornadoes have stronger winds than hurricanes?
In most cases the wind speeds fall into the same range. However, it is not uncommon for tornadoes to produce winds in excess of 150 mph, which are rarely attained by hurricanes. The most violent tornadoes do produce stronger winds than even the most intense hurricanes.
How strong are waterspouts?
Fair-weather waterspouts generally have winds less than 70 mph. Tornadic waterspouts tend to be stronger, through winds still do not usualle exceed 110 mph, though they can become much stronger.
What are local winds?
Local winds are winds that blow over short distances caused by unequal heating of the earths surface in a small area.
What makes some winds stronger than others?
the strongest winds blow in canoga park during winter and only in December, Jan, and Feb
How does friction between the ground and the molecules in the air affect winds near the earths surface?
Wind at the surface is slower than the "winds aloft" The biggest effect is within a few inches of the ground.
Is it true thatthe upper surface of the wing are convex?
Yes. looking at a plane's wing 'end on' - the upper surface curves, while the lower surface is straight. This causes the air flowing over the upper surface to travel further than the lower surface - which creates lift.
