Global Winds: The Doldrums Flashcards

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What are doldrums?

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They’re an area of calm weather.

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Where do these winds meet?

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These winds that come from the south and north meet near the equator.

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What happens after they meet?

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As they are heated, these converging trade winds blow upwards so there is little movement of air near the surface, and so, little wind.

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