1. Global and Local Winds

2. Global Winds Global winds show the general direction the air is flowing throughout the globe. Refer to your worksheet for these winds The winds are named according to where the wind comes from or originates –Ex. What would the name of this wind be?

3. Global Winds Climate Zones due to global winds: Areas of low pressure are characterized by rising air, precipitation = Rainforest (0, 60) Areas of high pressure are characterized by sinking air, dry air = Deserts (30, 90) ** Add these areas to your worksheet

4. Continental and Local Winds Continental Winds –Monsoon Local Winds –Sea breeze –Land breeze –Santa Ana Winds

5. Monsoon A Monsoon is a seasonal change in winds. Ex. India, North America

6. Sea Breeze: Rising Air, Sinking Air, High Pressure, Low Pressure, Dense Air, Less Dense Air, Cloud Formation

7. Land Breeze: Rising Air, Sinking Air, High Pressure, Low Pressure, Dense Air, Less Dense Air,

8. Santa Ana Winds Occur in Southern California in the late fall/early winter A high pressure forms as the desert regions As the air sinks it is compressed and usually warms.

9. Santa Ana Winds This creates an offshore wind (blows towards the ocean) The air is very dry and often wildfires are a result of this wind