What exactly ARE Global Winds? Global winds are winds that blow from a specific direction. They usually cover long distances. There are many types of Global Winds. These include the Trade Winds, the Prevailing Westerlies, the Polar Easterlies, and the jet streams. The diagram to the left shows where winds are located and the direction that they move. In other words the diagram shows the Global Wind Belts.
The diagram shows something called the Hadley Cell. What IS the Hadley Cell? The Hadley Cell is when a direct thermally driven and zonally symmetric circulation under the strong influence of the earth's rotation. The Hadley Cell was first proposed by George Hadley in 1735. It was an explanation for trade winds.
On the side is a quick list of words worth knowing about Global Winds! Take a look at it! =)
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