Coriolis effect and global wind belts

For a test lolz

What is the Coriolis Effect?

A: The Coriolis Effect is the deflection of moving objects, like wind, caused by the Earth's rotation.

How does the Coriolis Effect influence wind direction?

A: It causes winds to curve to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

Does the Coriolis Effect change wind speed?

A: No, it only changes wind direction, not speed

Where on Earth is the Coriolis Effect strongest and where is it weakest?

It is strongest at the poles and weakest (zero) at the equator.

How does wind speed affect the Coriolis Effect?

The faster the wind speed, the greater the deflection caused by the Coriolis Effect.

What causes global wind belts?

Uneven heating of the Earth and the Coriolis Effect create major global wind belts.

Name the three major global wind belts in each hemisphere.

The Trade Winds, Westerlies, and Polar Easterlies.

Where are the Trade Winds located?

Between the equator and 30° latitude in both hemispheres.

Where are the Westerlies located?

Between 30° and 60° latitude in both hemispheres.

Where are the Polar Easterlies located?

Between 60° latitude and the poles (90°) in both hemispheres.

What are the doldrums?

A low-pressure zone near the equator where trade winds meet and wind is very weak.

What are the horse latitudes?

High-pressure zones near 30° latitude where cool air sinks and winds are weak.

Why are winds weak in the doldrums and horse latitudes?

In doldrums, warm air rises causing low pressure but little horizontal movement; in horse latitudes, sinking cool air creates high pressure and calm winds.

How does the Coriolis Effect relate to weather and climate?

It influences wind direction, which affects weather patterns and ocean currents worldwide.