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Atmospheric circulation

earth science Maturity 11-13

The air moves around our world.

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Earth Global Circulation - en.svg
It moves in big loops. The sun makes the air move. This helps keep the Earth warm. It is like a big machine.
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AtmosphCirc2.svg
Do you feel the wind?

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IntertropicalConvergenceZone-EO.jpg
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Diurnal wind change in coastal area.png
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