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Wind In The Atmosphere

Published on Nov 22, 2015

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WIND IN THE ATMOSPHERE

BY:ISABELLA SAHMKOW
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THE MOVEMENT OF AIR

  • Density differences from uneven heating of earth surface.
  • It is due to high and low pressure
  • The curving path of a moving object
Photo by davedehetre
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GLOBAL WINDS

  • Pressure belts and corinolis effect
  • Easterlies, westerlies, polar easterlies meet at 30 degrease
  • Bands of high speed winds in upper troposphere
Photo by Gordon McKinlay
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LOCAL WINDS

  • Local winds are caused by differences in pressure
  • Land and water absorb and release energy differently
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