Winds
By: Jason Shamo
General information on winds
Wind definition- Wind is the sideways movement of air. The air always moves from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface
Information on local winds
Local wind definition:Local winds are winds that blow over a short distance
Local winds are created by the unequal heating of Earth's surface within a small area
Sea breezes blow from an ocean to land
Land breezes blow from land to a body of water
Information on global winds
Global winds are winds that blow steadily over long distances
Global winds are created by the unequal heating of the Earth's surface, for example the sun shines directly over. The uneven heating at the poles create giant convection currents making global winds
Doldrums- The doldrums are local winds that lie at the equator (0 degrees) and it is a calm area where warm air rises
Jet streams-band of strong winds in the upper troposphere
Trade Winds- very strong winds also sailors use them for trade
Prevailing westerlies- Lie between 30 and 60 degrees north and south latitude