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The short, oversimplified answer - sunlight hits the equator more directly than other parts of the planet, with the sun angle becoming increasingly glancing with latitude. As a result [broad generalization coming], before any wind starts blowing, air will be hotter near the Equator than in areas surrounding it. Hotter air is more buoyant and lifts upward more easily than cooler air, but upward-moving air creates a dearth of air (lower atmospheric pressure) underneath the rising air, and air nearby will be drawn in this direction to fill the void.On a non-rotating surface air moves directly from higher to lower pressure, but the Earth rotates, so the wind direction seems to be deflected (the Coriolis Force of Effect) away from its intended target and instead bends more gently toward the lower pressure. So you get winds near the Equator that blow primarily east/west, with only a gentle bend in the direction toward the north/south [depending on your hemisphere].
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What are winds called that blow toward the equator?
The trade winds (northeast or southeast depending on which hemisphere you're in) blow towards the Equator.
Why don't trade winds blow straight toward the equator?
The Coriolis effect bends them
What types of wind are trade winds?
Trade winds are found in the tropics in the lower section of the troposphere near the Earth's equator. The trade winds blow predominantly from the north-east in the Northern Hemisphere and from the south-east in the Southern Hemisphere.
What are the wind systems south of the equator called?
The wind systems south of the equator are called the Southern Hemisphere trade winds and the westerlies. Trade winds blow from east to west near the equator, while westerlies blow from west to east in the mid-latitudes.
What are the winds that blow east to west on both sides of the equator are called?
The winds that blow from east to west on both sides of the equator are called the trade winds. These winds are caused by the Coriolis effect and play a significant role in global atmospheric circulation.
What are winds called that blow toward the equator?
The trade winds (northeast or southeast depending on which hemisphere you're in) blow towards the Equator.
What are winds that blow from the east from the horse latitude toward the equator?
Trade Winds
Why don't trade winds blow straight toward the equator?
The Coriolis effect bends them
What are winds that blow from east to west between the tropics and the equator?
The winds that blow from east to west between the tropics and the equator are called trade winds. They are caused by the rotation of the Earth and the pressure differences between the equator and the poles. Trade winds are important for sailing and aviation routes.
What types of wind are trade winds?
Trade winds are found in the tropics in the lower section of the troposphere near the Earth's equator. The trade winds blow predominantly from the north-east in the Northern Hemisphere and from the south-east in the Southern Hemisphere.
Do trade winds blow from the east and away from the equator?
Yes trade winds always blow to the east due to the western divide by the southern hemisphere
What are the wind systems south of the equator called?
The wind systems south of the equator are called the Southern Hemisphere trade winds and the westerlies. Trade winds blow from east to west near the equator, while westerlies blow from west to east in the mid-latitudes.
What is the difference between trade winds and westerlies?
Trade winds blow from east to west while the westerlies blow from west to east. Trade winds blow near the equator whereas the westerlies blow in the middle latitudes.
Winds that blow from 30 degrees latitude in both hemispheres almost to the equator?
The winds that blow from 30 degrees latitude towards the equator are called the trade winds. They are reliable wind patterns that blow from the northeast in the Northern Hemisphere and from the southeast in the Southern Hemisphere, converging near the equator. These winds were historically important for trade routes, hence the name "trade winds".
Do the winds near the equator blow mainly from the east to the south?
Winds near the equator blow mainly from the east to the west in a pattern known as the trade winds. These winds are caused by the rotation of the Earth and the heating of the air near the equator.
What are the winds that blow east to west on both sides of the equator are called?
The winds that blow from east to west on both sides of the equator are called the trade winds. These winds are caused by the Coriolis effect and play a significant role in global atmospheric circulation.
Do the trade winds occur on the equator?
No, the trade winds do not occur on the equator. The trade winds are typically located between 30 degrees North and South of the equator. At the equator, the winds are generally weaker and form the doldrums, also known as the Intertropical Convergence Zone.
