Question
How is planetary wind different from periodic wind?
Answer
| Planetary Wind | Periodic Wind |
|---|---|
| These are the global winds that blow throughout the year in a particular direction. | These winds are seasonal, and they change their direction with the change in seasons. |
| The direction of planetary winds is influenced by the earth’s rotation, and they are driven by pressure differences. | The direction of periodic winds is influenced by the differential heating of land and water, and they are driven by local pressure differences. |
| Examples of planetary winds are trade winds, westerlies, and polar easterlies. | Examples of periodic winds are monsoons, sea and land breezes, and mountain and valley winds. |
