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The Coriolis Force at Mt. Washington's Weather Discovery Center
Wind at the Franklin Institute


  Blowing in the wind? Answer the questions and compare yourself with other visitors. 

Wind Map What are trade winds?-
 Global winds near the poles.
 Global winds near trading posts.
 Global winds near the equator.

Question Marks How can trade winds affect global weather?
 A reverse in trade winds can create El Nino effects.
 They don’t.
 An increase in trade winds can create La Nina effects.

QuickScat How do scientists predict possible El Ninos?
 Tracking changes in global sea temperatures.
 Research programs like Quikscat and the Topex/Poseidon mission.
 All of the above.


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