Where on Earth’s surface might you be if you are experiencing the polar easterlies? Explain how air pressure, temperature, and the Coriolis effect influence the movement and direction of these winds.
@Directrix this is my last question on the pretest and i don't really know anything about polar easterlies...
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/encyclopedia/wind/?ar_a=1 This National Geographic site has some interesting information about wind. Here's an excerpt: Polar Easterlies Polar easterlies are dry, cold prevailing winds that blow from the east. They emanate from the polar highs, areas of high pressure around the North and South Poles. Polar easterlies flow to low-pressure areas in sub-polar regions.
Here's a practice test for your exam: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073051268/student_view0/chapter4/multiple_choice_quiz.html
but what's the answer cause I don't understand..
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