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Winds
Term | Definition |
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Coriolis Effect | Because the Earth rotates on its axis, circulating air is deflected toward the right in the Northern Hemisphere and toward the left in the Southern Hemisphere. |
Trade Winds | The trade winds are winds that reliably blow east to west just north and south of the equator. |
Prevailing Westerlies | Prevailing winds from the west toward the east in the middle latitudes between 30 and 60 degrees latitude. |
Polar Easterlies | Dry, cold prevailing winds that blow from the east. |
Land Breeze | A breeze blowing toward the sea from the land, especially at night, owing to the relative warmth of the sea. |
Sea Breeze | A breeze blowing toward the land from the sea, especially during the day owing to the relative warmth of the land. |