Geography
Distinguish between Permanent and Periodic Winds
Atmospheric Pressure & Winds
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| Permanent Winds | Periodic Winds |
|---|---|
| Permanent winds blow throughout the year from one latitude to the other in response to the latitudinal differences in the air pressure. | Certain winds reverse their direction periodically with season and are called periodic winds. They blow at regular intervals or in regular cycles. |
| For example- trade winds, the Westerlies, the Polar Easterlies. | For example- land and sea breezes and the seasonal winds. |
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