Wind Flashcards

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How are winds formed

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The unequal heating of the atmosphere and the Earth’s surface leads to movements of air. Wind is the movement of air over the surface of the Earth. Winds blow from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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Movement of wind

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In areas of low pressure Warm light air rises but then in high pressure gets gold and heavy and sinks then Wind blows from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure

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5 types of wind

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Trade winds
The doldrums
The horse latitudes
The prevailing westerlies
The polar easterlies

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