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Are global winds produced by the movement of air between the equator and the poles?
"hot air rises at the poles becasue the sun is sending off direct sunlight to this area. the air moves outward to the poles. since the poles are reviecing indirect sunlight they are very cool so the air drops to the ground.
What type of air pressure typically occurs in the polar regions?
Generally the poles are cold places, receiving Sunlight at a low angle or no Sun at all. This means the air above the poles tends to be cooler than the rest of the planet. Cold air is dense so the pressure of the air at the poles tends to be higher than the rest of the planet. Thus air (cold air) tends to flow away from the polar regions along the Earth's surface to be replaced by light warmer air flowing into the poles at a higher level (this air then cools). There is therefore a general flow of warm air north and south towards the poles from the equator and a flow of cold air from the poles towards the equator. This flow of air spreads out the heat from the Sun, warming the poles and cooling the tropics. In detail this overall flow is restricted by the thickness of Earth's atmosphere and several flow cells form to complete the chain causing Earth's climatic zones.
Air near the equator average higher temperatures than air near the poles?
Yes, air near the equator is typically warmer than air near the poles due to the angle at which sunlight strikes the earth. Near the equator, sunlight is more concentrated, resulting in higher temperatures. In contrast, near the poles, sunlight is spread out over a larger area, leading to cooler temperatures.
What cause the global convection currents between the equator and the poles?
The global convection currents between the equator and the poles are primarily driven by the uneven heating of Earth's surface by the Sun. As the equator receives more direct sunlight, it heats up and warm air rises, creating a low-pressure area. This air then moves towards the poles at high altitudes and cools, sinking at the poles and creating high-pressure areas. This continuous cycle of warm air rising at the equator and cold air sinking at the poles drives the global convection currents.
The atmosphere balances the unequal heating of earth's surface by moving?
Warm air toward high latitudes and cool air toward the equator
Where does the general flow of air from the poles to the equator occur?
in the stratosphere
Where does general flow of air from the poles to the equator occurs?
in the stratosphere
Do currents flow faster at the equator or the poles?
At the poles.
What are the pressure conditions of the air above poles?
Generally the poles are cold places, receiving Sunlight at a low angle or no Sun at all. This means the air above the poles tends to be cooler than the rest of the planet. Cold air is dense so the pressure of the air at the poles tends to be higher than the rest of the planet. Thus air (cold air) tends to flow away from the polar regions along the Earth's surface to be replaced by light warmer air flowing into the poles at a higher level (this air then cools). There is therefore a general flow of warm air north and south towards the poles from the equator and a flow of cold air from the poles towards the equator. This flow of air spreads out the heat from the Sun, warming the poles and cooling the tropics. In detail this overall flow is restricted by the thickness of Earth's atmosphere and several flow cells form to complete the chain causing Earth's climatic zones.
Why does air flow from the poles to the equators anything?
Air flows from the poles to the equator primarily due to the differences in temperature and pressure between these regions. The poles are colder, causing high-pressure systems, while the equator is warmer, leading to low-pressure areas. This difference drives the movement of air, creating a circulation pattern known as the Hadley Cell, where warm air rises at the equator and cool air sinks at the poles, facilitating the flow from high to low pressure. Additionally, the Earth's rotation influences this movement through the Coriolis effect, altering wind direction.
Do currents flow faster at the pole or at the equator?
At the poles.
Warm air rises at the equator and cold air sinks at the poles creating?
Warm air rises at the equator and cold air sinks at the poles. Warm air expands and cool air contracts and compresses.
Why do air masses not flow in direct paths between the equator and the poles?
Air masses do not flow in direct paths between the equator and the poles primarily due to the Earth's rotation, which causes the Coriolis effect. This effect deflects moving air to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere, creating curved wind patterns. Additionally, the temperature differences between the equator and poles lead to varying air pressures, further influencing the movement of air masses and resulting in complex circulation patterns, such as the trade winds and jet streams.
What effect do global winds have on climate?
Global winds drive heated air from the equator to the poles. It also drives colder air from the poles to the equator.
What cause currents to flow between the poles of the equator?
warm-water
Are global winds produced by the movement of air between the equator and the poles?
"hot air rises at the poles becasue the sun is sending off direct sunlight to this area. the air moves outward to the poles. since the poles are reviecing indirect sunlight they are very cool so the air drops to the ground.
Do wind currents flow faster at the equator or the poles?
Wind currents flow faster at the poles than at the equator. This is due to the Coriolis effect, which causes the winds to be deflected as they move from high pressure to low pressure areas, creating stronger winds at higher latitudes. Additionally, temperature differences between the equator and the poles contribute to the strength of wind currents.
