1. Weather Factors Winds Chapter 2 Section 3

2. Wind Cause by differences in air pressure –Air moves… High  Low

3. Wind Vane Measures wind direction

4. Anemometer Measures wind speed

5. Wind Chill Factor The temperature that it “feels like” due to wind –Removes buffer layer from skin

6. Local Winds Due to uneven heating of the earth’s surface –Warm air rises

7. Sea Breeze Cooler over ocean Warmer on land Summer Monsoon

8. Land Breeze Warmer over water Cooler on land Winter Monsoon

9. Global Convection Currents Warm equatorial air rises Cool polar air sinks

10. Coriolis Effect Equator move fastPoles don’t move

11. Global Wind Belts Doldrums Horse Latitudes Trade Winds