Figure 1. Average surface winds. February 2002.

The arrows on the world map to the left show the average wind direction for the month of February 2002. The colors show the average wind speed.

 

Figure 2. Blank map. Draw the global surface wind patterns on it.

On figure 2 (left), draw the global pattern of the winds. Label the major wind belts (e.g. doldrums, roaring 40’s, etc).

You will then compare the winds shown in figure 1 with those shown in figure 2.

1) Describe the major patterns shown in figure 1:

 

 

2) Describe the "ideal" circulation that you have drawn in figure 2:

 

 

3) Compare the "observed" winds of figure 1 with the model winds of figure 2: