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Wind moves in a cyclical motion between the equator and the north and south poles. As the wind nears the equator, the heat causes the air to rise and push away from the equator and toward the poles.
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∙ 6y agoThe warm air rising means that winds blow into the area, not out. The low pressure systems can create storms and squalls, but long periods of calm winds could leave sailing vessels without any way to proceed.
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Because the earth is so warm at the equator, air is constantly rising, so the movement is convective or vertical, not horizonal. The result of all of that air rising is a nearly daily deluge of rain and the formation of the earth's rainforests.
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Why little wind and much afternoon occur in the doldrums?
Little wind and much afternoon rain occur in the doldrums because near the equator, the Sun heats the air and causes it to rise, creating low pressure and little wind. The rising air then cools, causing rain.
Explain why Geostrophic wind is not possible at the equator?
The geostrophic wind balance is not possible because the Coriolis force vanishes at the Equator.
What are the Global winds that flow toward equator?
Global winds and currents near the equator flow east to west. The global wind belt located north and south of the equator is called trade winds.
What is the area called near the equator where there may be little wind?
The areas called the Doldrums are near the equator. In the doldrums, persistent low pressure systems are caused by rising hot air, creating long periods of calm winds. To make way in the doldrums, a sailing ship depended on local storms, squalls, or passing tropical storm systems.
What natural disasters happen at the equator?
Big wind storms, called hurricanes and typhoons, tend to happen near the equator, not necessarily at the equator exactly. Heat drives the weather. The more heat you have, the more violent the weather will become.
Where are lightning storms mostly found?
Above or below the equator. They cannot form on the equator as there is no Coriolis effect. Also they need to be near the equator region as the warmer waters are located there. Other than that they follow the normal wind currents.
Why little wind and afternoon rain occur in the doldrums?
Little wind and much afternoon rain occur in the doldrums because near the equator, the Sun heats the air and causes it to rise, creating low pressure and little wind. The rising air then cools, causing rain.
Why little wind and much afternoon occur in the doldrums?
Little wind and much afternoon rain occur in the doldrums because near the equator, the Sun heats the air and causes it to rise, creating low pressure and little wind. The rising air then cools, causing rain.
Why the little wind and much afternoon rain occur in doldrums?
Little wind and much afternoon rain occur in the doldrums because near the equator, the Sun heats the air and causes it to rise, creating low pressure and little wind. The rising air then cools, causing rain.
Region near the equator receives a prevailing wind formed by warm air?
Are you trying to figure out the climate? If so, I am too and am finding no luck. Sorry. Just look in your notes. :)
What way do wind blow near the equator?
These are the Trade Winds, you can easily look this up in Wikipedia
What are formed of wind deposit in desert region and near oceans and lakes?
Sand dunes are formed by wind .
Explain why Geostrophic wind is not possible at the equator?
The geostrophic wind balance is not possible because the Coriolis force vanishes at the Equator.
What are the Global winds that flow toward equator?
Global winds and currents near the equator flow east to west. The global wind belt located north and south of the equator is called trade winds.
What is the area called near the equator where there may be little wind?
The areas called the Doldrums are near the equator. In the doldrums, persistent low pressure systems are caused by rising hot air, creating long periods of calm winds. To make way in the doldrums, a sailing ship depended on local storms, squalls, or passing tropical storm systems.
What natural disasters happen at the equator?
Big wind storms, called hurricanes and typhoons, tend to happen near the equator, not necessarily at the equator exactly. Heat drives the weather. The more heat you have, the more violent the weather will become.
What direction do wind near the equator blow ocean water?
it depends where standing. if u are standing on esupid island it is going ns.
