Weather and Climate · Earth & Space

Atmospheric Circulation and Wind

Exploring how unequal heating of Earth's surface creates pressure differences and wind patterns.

Key Questions

  1. 1What causes the wind to blow in specific directions across the globe?
  2. 2How does the rotation of the Earth affect the movement of air?
  3. 3Why is the equator generally warmer and wetter than the poles?

Common Core State Standards

MS-ESS2-6
Grade: 6th Grade
Subject: Science
Unit: Weather and Climate
Period: Earth & Space

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