Wind
Reporter: Joshua Adrian C. Congayo
BSED SCIENCE 3D
What is
WIND?
WIND, in a general , refers to the
movement of air, specifically the
flow of air from areas of high
pressure to areas of low pressure.
It can vary in speed and direction
and is influenced by factors such
as temperature, terrain, and the
Earth’s rotation.
What causes Wind?
● Wind is caused by differences
in air pressure in the
atmosphere. When the sun
heats the Earth’s surface
unevenly, some areas become
warmer than others. Warm air
rises, creating lower pressure,
while cooler air moves in to fill
that space, creating wind.
Factors like terrain,
temperature, and the rotation
of the Earth also influence wind
Difference between Air
and Wind
Air Wind
Air is the invisible mixture of Wind, on the other hand, is
gases that surrounds the the movement of air from
Earth. It is always present one place to another, usually
and essential for life. due to differences in
temperature and pressure.
So, air is what we breathe,
while wind is air in motion.
The science behind Wind
Pressure difference
Venus
Pressure difference in Venus has
extremely high
wind happens when temperatures
one area has more air
pressure than another.
Air moves from the
high-pressure area to
the low-pressure area,
creating wind. The
bigger the difference,
the stronger the wind.
Coriolis effect
The Coriolis effect is the way that
moving air (and water) is turned
or deflected because of the
Earth’s rotation. In simple terms,
it makes wind and ocean currents
curve instead of moving in a
straight line. In the Northern
Hemisphere, they curve to the
right, and in the Southern
Hemisphere, they curve to the
left. This effect helps shape
weather patterns and ocean
currents.
Topography
Topography affects wind by
influencing its speed and
direction. Mountains can block
or redirect wind, creating
areas of calm or strong gusts.
Valleys can funnel wind,
making it stronger in narrow
spaces. Different landforms
can also create local weather
patterns, such as increased
rainfall on one side of a
mountain (the windward side)
and dry conditions on the
other (the leeward side).
Types of
wind
Trade winds
Trade winds are steady,
prevailing winds that blow
from east to west in the
tropics. They occur between
the equator and about 30
degrees latitude in both
hemispheres. These winds are
caused by the Earth’s rotation
and the uneven heating of the
Earth’s surface by the sun.
Trade winds played a crucial
Jet stream
The jet stream is a fast wind high
up in the atmosphere that flows
from west to east. It can affect the
weather by helping move storms
and changing temperatures. There
are usually two main jet streams in
each hemisphere, and their
position can shift, impacting
weather across large areas.
Land and
sea
breezes.
Land and sea breezes are local
winds driven by the uneven
heating of land and water,
affecting both temperature
and weather in coastal areas.
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