48. Discuss the various patterns of prevailing wind in each area of latitude (low, middle, high)

--I posted this yesterday and bobpursley told me I had some wrong information so I fixed up the essay a bit. Is it OK?

The air movements toward the equator are called trade winds- hot, steady breezes that blow almost constantly. The Coriolis Effect makes the trade winds curve to the west, whether they are traveling to the equator from the south or north. The trade winds coming from the south and the north meet near the equator. These converging trade winds produce general upward winds as they are heated, so there are no steady surface winds. This area of calm is called the doldrums.
Between thirty and sixty degrees latitude, the winds that move toward the poles seem to curve to the east. Because winds are named from the direction in which they originate, these winds are called prevailing westerlies. At about sixty degrees latitude in both hemispheres, the prevailing westerlies join with polar easterlies to decrease rising motion. They begin at the poles, the cold air flows South, but the rotation of the Earth (as we see in the Coriolis effect) turns Southern going things to the West. As they turn to the west, a person facing the wind will think it came from the East. That is the origin of the name, folks at high latitudes around say 60N, see the wind from the East, but folks further North, see it from the North. However, not many folks live that far North.

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Your revised essay looks better. Here is a step-by-step breakdown of the various wind patterns at different latitudes:

1. Near the equator (low latitudes):
- The air movements towards the equator are known as trade winds.
- Trade winds are hot, steady breezes that blow almost constantly.
- Due to the Coriolis Effect (the deflection of air due to the Earth's rotation), trade winds curve to the west, regardless of whether they come from the north or south.
- The trade winds from the north and south converge near the equator, resulting in upward motion and a lack of steady surface winds.
- This area of calm is known as the doldrums.

2. Between thirty and sixty degrees latitude (middle latitudes):
- The winds in this zone seem to curve to the east as they move towards the poles.
- These winds are called prevailing westerlies, named so because they originate from the west.
- The prevailing westerlies join with polar easterlies at around sixty degrees latitude to reduce rising motion.
- Starting from the poles, the polar easterlies carry cold air southwards.
- However, due to the Coriolis effect, the rotation of the Earth turns the southerly winds to the west.
- This means that, from a person facing the wind, it will appear to come from the east.
- At around 60 degrees north latitude, people perceive the wind as coming from the east while further north, it is seen as coming from the north.

It seems like you have addressed the wind patterns at each latitude more accurately in your revised essay.

Your essay provides a general overview of the prevailing wind patterns at different latitudes. However, it contains a few points that may need clarification.

In general, the prevailing winds at each latitude zone are as follows:

1. Low latitude (0-30 degrees):
These winds are known as trade winds. Trade winds blow from east to west and are influenced by the Coriolis Effect, which deflects them towards the west. The trade winds from the Northern Hemisphere curve to the right and are called the northeast trade winds, while those from the Southern Hemisphere curve to the left and are called the southeast trade winds. These winds meet near the equator and create an area of low pressure known as the doldrums, where there is little wind.

2. Middle latitude (30-60 degrees):
In this zone, the prevailing winds are called the prevailing westerlies. Unlike the low latitude trade winds, the prevailing westerlies blow from west to east. The rotation of the Earth causes the air masses to be deflected towards the east, resulting in westerly winds. However, you mentioned that these winds "curve to the east," which may create confusion. It would be more accurate to say that they originate from the west and generally blow towards the east.

3. High latitude (60-90 degrees):
At high latitudes, there are two wind patterns to consider. The polar easterlies blow from the poles toward the equator. These winds are influenced by the rotation of the Earth, which causes them to appear as easterly winds to observers at high latitudes. However, it is important to note that the primary wind pattern at high latitudes is the prevailing westerlies, which flow from west to east, as mentioned above. The prevailing westerlies dominate the wind circulation in this zone.

Overall, your essay provides a good general understanding of the prevailing wind patterns at different latitudes. Just ensure that the directions and explanations are accurate and clear.