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Wind is the movement of an area of ____ pressure to an area of ____ pressure.
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Higher/lower
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 This picture shows what type of breeze? |
Sea breeze (remember, cool air is more dense and pushes warmer air out of the way)
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Why do certain areas of Earth receive different amounts of radiation from the sun?
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Because the Earth is curved.
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Is warm air more dense or less dense than cool air?
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 Warm air is LESS dense and rises above cooler air. |
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What part of the Earth receives the most direct amount of radiation from the sun?
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The equator
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Does cold air have high pressure or low pressure?
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HIGH pressure due to being more dense than warm air.
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 The rotaiton of Eath causes moving air and water to appear to turn to the right north of the Equator. This is called the ____. |
Coriolis Effect
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 Describe the winds and weather at the doldrums. |
Little to no wind and rainy afternoons.
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Why does it rain so often near the doldrums?
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The rising warm air cools and causes rain.
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What winds are located near 30 degrees north and south latitude?
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The prevailing westerlies
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Why are the westerlies important to the United States?
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They move the weather systems from west to east in the United States
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What winds did early sailors rely on in order to navigate global trade routes?
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The trade winds
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Where are the prevailing westerlies located?
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 Between 30 - 60 degrees latitude |
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Where are the polar easterly winds found?
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Near the north and south poles
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What are narrow belts of strong winds that blow near the top of the troposphere called?
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 Jet streams |
