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PLANETARY WINDS
1. Planetary Winds (Permanent Winds)
Planetary winds, also known as permanent winds, are large-scale air currents that blow continuously throughout the year in fairly constant directions. They develop due to unequal heating of the Earth's surface and the formation of permanent pressure belts. These winds circulate between high-pressure and low-pressure zones, helping distribute heat and moisture around the globe. The major planetary winds include Trade Winds, Westerlies, and Polar Easterlies. Their direction is influenced by the Coriolis force caused by Earth'
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Learn about planetary winds including Trade Winds, Westerlies, and Polar Easterlies. Understand how permanent winds shape global climate and atmospheric circulation.
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