Chapter 99 · Part 1

WINDS, STORMS AND CYCLONES

Concepts

Formulae

11 min

Read time

Intermediate

Learning objectives

1Explain wind Formation: Understanding Air Movement
2Explain the Pressure Gradient: Driving Force for Wind
3Explain the Coriolis Effect: Deflecting Moving Air
4Explain global Wind Patterns
5Explain wind Speed Measurement: Quantifying Wind Intensity
6Explain the Cup Anemometer

Your learning path

Introduction

Wind Formation: Understanding Air Movement

The Pressure Gradient: Driving Force for Wind

The Coriolis Effect: Deflecting Moving Air

Global Wind Patterns

Wind Speed Measurement: Quantifying Wind Intensity

The Cup Anemometer

Storms: Violent Atmospheric Disturbances

Components of Storms

Summary

Quiz

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Key terms

WesterliesTrade WindsJet StreamsHail FormationPolar EasterliesWindThunderCyclonesRainbandsLightningCategory 1Category 2Category 3Category 4Category 5Anemometer

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