3 GEOGRAPHY Chpt 13 weather 4

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Stage 2: Sinking Air

About 30 degrees N and S of the equator, warm air cools and sinks, creating a high-pressure area.

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Return to Equator

The sinking air moves back towards the equator.

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Stage 3: Remaining Air

The rest of the cooler air moves towards the poles.

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Coriolis Effect (Northern Hemisphere)

Winds are deflected to the right of their direction.

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Coriolis Effect (Southern Hemisphere)

Winds are deflected to the left of their direction.

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Trade Winds

Steady breezes that consistently blow towards the equator.

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The Horse Latitudes

Areas of still, dry weather at 30 degrees north and south of the equator.