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ViviWinds occur due to differences in air pressure caused by uneven heating of Earth's surface by the sun. As air moves from high to low pressure areas, winds are generated to equalize the pressure differences. Factors such as the rotation of the Earth and the presence of barriers like mountains can also influence wind patterns.
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What are winds that blow in the opposite direction called?
Winds that blow in the opposite direction are called reverse winds. These winds can occur due to various factors such as local temperature gradients or the interaction of different air masses.
Which winds are not planetary winds?
Local winds, such as sea breezes and mountain winds, are not planetary winds. These winds are driven by local temperature and pressure differences rather than the global atmospheric circulation patterns that produce the planetary winds.
The large winds that circle the Earth occur because the equator does what?
The large winds that circle the Earth, known as the trade winds, occur because the equator receives more solar energy than the poles. This temperature difference causes air to rise at the equator and sink at the poles, creating a circulation pattern that we observe as the trade winds.
Why does little winds and much afternoon rain occur in the doldrums?
little wind occurs because the doldrums are very weak global winds and as for the rain, i have no idea
Why do southerly winds occur on the trailing side of high pressure region?
Most weather systems in the temperate latitudes move from west to east. This makes the west side of a system the trailing side. In the northern hemisphere, high-pressure systems rotate clockwise, resulting in southerly winds on the west (trailing) side.
