In this class we are going to study the trade winds, the monsoons, the westerlies and the polar easterlies
Answer Text: The Worlds Prevailing Winds These are the major winds blowing over the earth frequently and consistently and which influence the world weather. 1. Trade Winds • Blow from sub-tropical high pressure zone and blow to the equatorial low pressure belt. 2. Westerlies• Originate from sub-tropical high pressure zone and blow to the temperate low pressure belt. 3. The Polar Easterlies • Originate from polar high pressure zone and blow to temperate low pressure zone. Monsoon Winds • Seasonal winds which reverse in the direction of flow.• They blow towards the land during summer (onshore) and from the land during winter (off shore). • Bring heavy rains when onshore which can cause severe flooding. • Well developed in the Indian Sun-continent, China, Japan and S.E Asia.
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