
Understanding Local Winds and the Coriolis Effect
Explore the concept of local winds, their causes, and the Coriolis Effect in this informative presentation. Learn about the role of uneven heating on Earth, land and sea breezes, and the impact of surface composition on wind patterns. Discover how the Coriolis Effect influences wind direction in different hemispheres. Dive into specific heat and its importance, as well as the phenomena of sea and land breezes.
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Local Winds 5 March 2021
Do Now 1. What are winds? 2. What causes winds? 3. Why were shore locations popular before air conditioning? Movement of air Uneven heating of the earth Land and Sea breezes
Coriolis Effect Winds (and water currents) curve to the right in the Northern hemisphere and to the left in the Southern hemisphere The Coriolis Effect is caused by the rotation of the earth The equator is moving faster than the poles The wind only appears to turn to the right. It is moving in a line Coriolis effect
Local Winds Local winds are caused by variations in surface composition. Ex Land vs. Water
Specific Heat Specific heat is the amount of energy needed to change a substance 1 degree. Every object has it s own specific heat some are listed on ESRT pg 1
Liquid Water has a highest specific heat Water needs more energy & more time to heat up or cool down
Sea Breeze Land heats up faster lowering the pressure The air flows from the water to the land. Happens during the day.
Land Breeze Land cools down faster, increasing the pressure The air flows from the land to the water. Happens during at night. Copy diagram into your notebook
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