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What are Polar Easterlies?
What are Polar Easterlies?
- Blow mostly from the northeast
- Blow from the east and the north (correct)
- Circle the globe
- Blow from the west and the south
What are Westerlies?
What are Westerlies?
Winds that blow from west to east, causing most weather in the United States to move from the west to the east.
What are Trade Winds?
What are Trade Winds?
Winds that blow mostly from the northeast towards the equator.
What are Global Winds?
What are Global Winds?
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Polar Easterlies
Polar Easterlies
Winds that blow from east to west near the North and South Poles.
Westerlies' direction
Westerlies' direction
Winds that blow from west to east.
Trade Winds' origin
Trade Winds' origin
Winds blowing from northeast to equator.
Global Winds
Global Winds
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Polar Easterlies Location
Polar Easterlies Location
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Westerlies' effect on US weather
Westerlies' effect on US weather
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Trade winds direction
Trade winds direction
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Global Winds makeup
Global Winds makeup
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Polar Easterlies direction
Polar Easterlies direction
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Westerlies role in weather
Westerlies role in weather
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Study Notes
Global Wind Patterns
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Polar Easterlies:
- Winds that originate from the east and blow from the north.
- Characterized by a generally disorganized flow.
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Westerlies:
- Winds that blow from the west towards the east.
- Responsible for the movement of most weather systems across the United States.
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Trade Winds:
- These winds predominantly blow from the northeast.
- They move towards the equator, playing a crucial role in tropical weather patterns.
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Global Winds:
- Consist of six major wind belts, with three located in each hemisphere.
- Named based on their origin direction, influencing climatic and weather patterns around the world.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the different global wind patterns and their characteristics. This quiz will cover the Polar Easterlies, Westerlies, Trade Winds, and the concept of Global Winds. Perfect for geography enthusiasts and students alike!
