1. Global Winds Winds that blow over a long distance
Caused by movement of air between equator and poles

2. The Coriolis Effect Deflection of winds due to rotation of the Earth
Northern Hemisphere: to the right
Southern Hemisphere: to the left

3. Latitude

4. Latitude The distance from the equator, measured in degrees.
30 N / S (Tropic of Cancer/Capricorn)
60 N / S

5. Global Wind Belts
Trade Winds
Prevailing Westerly
Polar Easterlies

6. Trade Winds
Between the equator and 30 N & between the equator and 30 S
Winds that sailors relied on for trade.

7. Prevailing Westerlies
Between 30 & 60 N and between 30 & 60 S
Play an important role in the weather of the United States.

8. Polar Easterlies Between 60 & 90 N and between 60 & 90 S.
Affects weather changes in the United States.

9. Global Winds