Winds are large-scale movements of air. They transport heat and moisture from one place to another. Because of this, wind direction and wind speed are important climatic factors.

Winds are formed when air flows from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.

Some winds are temporary, wheras some are constant. Constant winds are known as planetary winds. Examples of planetary winds include the European west wind, as well as trade winds that flow near the planet's equator.


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The link below leads you to a website where you can study a real-time map of Earth's winds.

Real-time wind map