Describe the wind direction between 0-30 N/S, 30-60 N/S, and 60-90 N/S.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for a description of wind direction patterns at three different latitude ranges: 0-30 degrees North and South, 30-60 degrees North and South, and 60-90 degrees North and South. This involves understanding how global wind patterns operate in relation to latitude.
Answer
0-30°: Trade winds (east to west); 30-60°: Westerlies (west to east); 60-90°: Polar easterlies (east to west).
In the 0-30 degrees latitude range, the trade winds blow from the east to the west. From 30-60 degrees latitude, the westerlies blow from the west to the east. Between 60-90 degrees latitude, the polar easterlies blow from the east to the west.
Answer for screen readers
In the 0-30 degrees latitude range, the trade winds blow from the east to the west. From 30-60 degrees latitude, the westerlies blow from the west to the east. Between 60-90 degrees latitude, the polar easterlies blow from the east to the west.
More Information
These wind patterns are primarily influenced by the Earth's rotation, the Coriolis effect, and differences in atmospheric pressure.
Tips
Confusing the direction of the winds with the belt they belong to is common; ensure to associate the correct direction with each latitude belt.
Sources
- Global Wind Patterns: wind belts of the general circulation - WW2010 - ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu
- Global Wind Belts Types, Causes & Map - Lesson - Study.com - study.com
- Prevailing Winds - weather.gov
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