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Global Wind Patterns

Provided by: Khan Academy|Published on: April 27, 2021

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Synopsis

This 6-minute video explains how convection cells and the Earth's rotation create global wind patterns.
The video also discusses how wind patterns distribute heat and precipitation unevenly around the globe, which helps form different biomes.

Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: Khan Academy

Region: Global

Languages: English

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Classroom Implementation:

Use this resource in lessons on global wind patterns, convection, air pressure, density, Earth's biomes, or wind energy.

Climate Change Connections:

Discuss how climate change might affect global wind patterns and the various biomes they create.

Extensions:

The video mentions that water-covered areas and land-covered areas absorb heat from the sun differently. Ask students to predict how rising sea levels could affect global wind patterns.
Use the video with this real-time interactive map that displays global wind speed and direction.

Related Resources:

Other similar resources include this NASA video that highlights the importance of wind and this resource that describes how wind and other factors affect climate.

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