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The trade winds coming from the north and the south meet near the equator. They produce upward winds and are heated.
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What is the area around the equator where trade winds meet called?
The area around the equator where trade winds meet are called
What are winds called that blow toward the equator?
The trade winds (northeast or southeast depending on which hemisphere you're in) blow towards 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 are the winds that blow east to west on both sides of the equator are called?
The winds that blow from east to west on both sides of the equator are called the trade winds. These winds are caused by the Coriolis effect and play a significant role in global atmospheric circulation.
What are the wind systems south of the equator called?
The wind systems south of the equator are called the Southern Hemisphere trade winds and the westerlies. Trade winds blow from east to west near the equator, while westerlies blow from west to east in the mid-latitudes.
