Unit 1 Section 2

Meterology: Wind Systems

By Mr. Palmer

Global Wind Systems:

 
•Trade Winds or Hadley Cell
 
•Prevailing Westerlies
 
•Polar Easterlies
 

Convection Currents:

 
•Rising Air (Low Pressure)
 
•Sinking Air (High Pressure)
 

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