Question
What do you mean by shifting of pressure belt? Explain how do they affect the global wind system.
Answer
Shifting of pressure belts refers to the movement of the high and low-pressure systems across the earth’s surface. These pressure systems move towards the poles during summer and towards the equator during winter due to the uneven heating of the earth’s surface.
The shifting of pressure belts affects the global wind system by causing changes in the direction, strength, and speed of the winds. For example, the equatorial low-pressure belt shifts towards the north during the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere, which causes the monsoon winds to blow from the Indian Ocean towards the Indian subcontinent.
