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3. global winds: label (write the name of the global wind in the correc…

Question

  1. global winds: label (write the name of the global wind in the correct latitude)- easterly trade winds, prevailing westerlies, polar easterlies. draw arrows to show the direction of the winds.

Explanation:

Brief Explanations
  1. Polar Easterlies: Found between 60°-90° latitude in both hemispheres; winds blow from the poles (high pressure) toward 60° latitude, deflected by Coriolis effect: right (northeast to southwest) in Northern Hemisphere, left (southeast to northwest) in Southern Hemisphere.
  2. Prevailing Westerlies: Found between 30°-60° latitude in both hemispheres; winds blow from 30° (subtropical high) toward 60° latitude, deflected by Coriolis effect: right (southwest to northeast) in Northern Hemisphere, left (northwest to southeast) in Southern Hemisphere.
  3. Easterly Trade Winds: Found between 0°-30° latitude in both hemispheres; winds blow from 30° (subtropical high) toward the equator (low pressure), deflected by Coriolis effect: right (northeast to southwest) in Northern Hemisphere, left (southeast to northwest) in Southern Hemisphere.

Answer:

Latitude BandWind NameWind Direction (Arrow Guide)
30°N - 60°NPrevailing Westerlies↗ (Southwest to Northeast)
0° - 30°NEasterly Trade Winds↘ (Northeast to Southwest)
0° - 30°SEasterly Trade Winds↖ (Southeast to Northwest)
30°S - 60°SPrevailing Westerlies↙ (Northwest to Southeast)
60°S - 90°SPolar Easterlies↗ (Southeast to Northwest)

To complete the diagram:

  1. Write the wind name in the corresponding latitude band on the drawing.
  2. Draw arrows matching the direction guide above for each band.