Question

What are the factors that influence the speed and direction of winds.

Answer 1

The main factors that affect wind direction and speed are: the pressure-gradient force, the Coriolis force and friction. These factors working together cause the wind to blow in different directions and at different speeds. Air flows from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.

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Answer 2

The factors that influence the speed and direction of winds are :

• Temperature : Warm air is lighter than cold air, so warm air rises up . Warm air rises over the cold air, causing winds.

• Atmospheric pressure : The speed of air is determined by the rate of change of air pressure , or air gradient, between the two pressure areas. The speed of wind is directly proportional to the atmospheric pressure. The greater the pressure difference, the faster the winds.

• Centripetal Acceleration : Centripetal acceleration creates a force at right angles to the flow of the wind and inward toward the center of the rotation, such as low and high pressure systems.

• Earth's rotation : The rotation of earth in its own axis causes the direction of wind called prevailing wind.

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