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Question
- 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.
Brief Explanations
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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| Latitude Band | Wind Name | Wind Direction (Arrow Guide) |
|---|---|---|
| 30°N - 60°N | Prevailing Westerlies | ↗ (Southwest to Northeast) |
| 0° - 30°N | Easterly Trade Winds | ↘ (Northeast to Southwest) |
| 0° - 30°S | Easterly Trade Winds | ↖ (Southeast to Northwest) |
| 30°S - 60°S | Prevailing Westerlies | ↙ (Northwest to Southeast) |
| 60°S - 90°S | Polar Easterlies | ↗ (Southeast to Northwest) |
To complete the diagram:
- Write the wind name in the corresponding latitude band on the drawing.
- Draw arrows matching the direction guide above for each band.