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Its the Coriolis effect. In fact, the wind is trying to blow straight and the earth is turning under it in a circular motion. The resulting path of the wind on the earth is a curved line.
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.
Watch the Wind Blow By was created on 2003-10-27.
If the Earth rotated twice as fast, the Coriolis Effect would be stronger, causing objects to deflect more as they move across the surface. This would result in more pronounced patterns in global wind and ocean currents, potentially leading to more extreme weather events in certain regions.
The warmth of the Sun creates temperature differences that change the direction of the wind.