Question

Where on Earth’s surface might you be if you are experiencing the westerlies? Explain how air pressure, temperature, and the Coriolis effect influence the movement and direction of these winds.

Answer 1

You would be in the north or south pole. The polar easterlies are the dry, cold prevailing winds that blow from the high-pressure areas of the polar...

Answer 2

Answer:

Between 30° to 60° latitudes

Explanation:

Westerlies are the mid-latitude wind blowing from the west towards the eastern side in both the hemisphere from 30° to 60° latitudes. So on earth, the westerlies are experienced within this region.

These westerlies are generated due to the high-pressure zone developed in the tropical region, that carries the warm air currents with them and move towards higher latitudes. But the direction of these winds gets deflected towards the right, moving in a northeast direction. This deflection takes place due to the rotation of the earth. This is known as the Coriolis effect. The temperature in the higher latitude region is comparatively low and as this westerlies carry warm air currents with them towards the higher latitude, it gradually cools as it reaches the poles.