4.5 Global Wind Patterns
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the most intense solar radiation arriving at the equator, resulting in density difference and the Coriolis effect
global wind patterns primarily result from:
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energy from sunlight, density properties of air, and the coriolis effect
atmospheric circulation
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warm air rises and holds moisture better
warm air properties
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deflection of objects traveling through atm. due to spin of earth
coriolis effect
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low pressure
air rising @ equator =
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high pressure
air sinking down @ 30\*
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