The Atmosphere - Global Circulation

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Description	PowerPoint presentation to introduce the topic of atmospheric circulation. The resource demonstrates the reasons for atmospheric circulation, the transfer of energy between latitudes and the global pattern of surface winds. Questions for students are included.
Level(s)	H
Date of publication	April 2004
Resource status	Currently In Use
Free downloadable material	PowerPoint file: Global Circulation (1.4 MB)
Producer	Scottish Association of Geography Teachers (SAGT)
Copyright	SAGT
Product code	SAGT004

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