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Do windmills blow?
No. Windmills have their blades angled in such a way as to catch moving air or wind. When the wind hits the blades it pushes them and they spin, which then gets other gears of the windmill turning, which then generate energy for whatever it is they need that energy to do. So the windmills themselves do not make wind or "blow".
Which way does the wind blow most frequently?
The prevailing wind direction is determined by global wind patterns and varies depending on the region and time of year. For example, in the mid-latitudes, the prevailing winds typically blow from west to east due to the rotation of the Earth. Other factors, such as local topography, can also influence the direction of wind flow in a specific area.
Which way does wind blow the most?
Winds generally blow from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure. However, local factors such as topography, temperature gradients, and proximity to large bodies of water can influence wind direction as well.
Why are most wind farms built near the top of the hill?
Wind farms are often built on hilltops because wind speeds tend to be higher at higher elevations. This allows wind turbines to generate more electricity efficiently. Additionally, placing wind farms on hilltops helps to maximize the exposure of the turbines to prevailing winds.
If an electric train is travelling 80 km an hour north and the wind is blowing 40 km east what way is the steam going to travell?
If the wind wasn't blowing and the train was moving it would blow south. If the train was stopped and the wind was blowing east the steam would be blowing east. Because the train is moving and the wind is blowing it would be moving both to the south and the east. diferent answer by another person me... An electric train does not have steam!!!!!!!
Which way do the winds blow the equator?
On the average, it most often blow horizontally.
Why does the region near the equator have little or no wind?
Wind moves in a cyclical motion between the equator and the north and south poles. As the wind nears the equator, the heat causes the air to rise and push away from the equator and toward the poles.
Does trade wind cause earths rotation?
No, trade winds are caused by the Earth's rotation. The Coriolis effect, a result of the Earth's rotation, deflects the path of air masses to create the trade winds. These winds blow from east to west near the equator and are an important part of the Earth's atmospheric circulation system.
What is the area called near the equator where there may be little wind?
The areas called the Doldrums are near the equator. In the doldrums, persistent low pressure systems are caused by rising hot air, creating long periods of calm winds. To make way in the doldrums, a sailing ship depended on local storms, squalls, or passing tropical storm systems.
Why cant you live near the equator?
Hundreds of millions of people live near the Equator. It's a nice way to avoid extreme winters.
In what direction do the northeastern trade winds blow?
Oh my..... They blow from north east to south west. A wind direction is the way it is coming from.
What way do seeds fly?
The seeds blow whatever direction the wind blows first.
Which way does the wind blow in a depression?
Anti-clockwise, the opposite of an anticyclone. It's confusing.
Which way does the wind blow most in north America?
I do not know where north americia is, but in North America the general wind pattern is from west to east.
What is it when winds blow in an anticlockwise direction?
I assume you are referring to a low pressure system in the northern hemisphere It is a due to something called the Coriolis Effect, a consequence of earth's spin. Because earth rotates as a solid body and is fatter at the equator than near the polls, the speed of the spin is faster nearer the equator. However, wind moving north or south will tend to resist this change in speed. Because of this, from the perspective of someone on the surface wind flowing into a northern hemisphere low pressure system from the north will be deflected to the west and wind flowing in from the south will be deflected to the east. The low pressure, though will still tend to pull that wind to ward itself, resulting in a counterclockwise circulation. It works the opposite way in the southern hemisphere, resulting in a clockwise rotation.
Where is the rainforest biome located on earth?
Near the equator. Stretched almost all of the way across the world.
Which way do the prevailing winds blow over the Pacific Ocean?
It depends which part of the Pacific. Much of the Pacific is within 30 degrees of the equator, where the wind tends to blow from the east. In the mid-latitudes, the prevailing winds are westerly.
