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    ICSE · Class 9th · Geography

    Atmospheric Pressure and Winds

    Chapter Overview

    Meaning and factors that affect atmospheric pressure. Major pressure belts of the world. Factors affecting direction and velocity of wind – pressure gradient, Coriolis Effect. Permanent winds – Trades, Westerlies and Polar Easterlies. Periodic winds - Land and Sea breezes, Monsoons. Local winds - Loo, Chinook, Foehn and Mistral. Variable winds - Cyclones and Anticyclones. Jet Streams- Meaning and importance.

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