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The main reason for the flow of atmospheric air(which is called wind) is due to the low and high pressure systems over the earth's surface which are formed mainly by the unequal heating of the land as well as sea areas by the sun.Air has a tendency to go and occupy a place where the air is less(low pressure areas) and where there is no air at all(vacuum).Hence air moves from a place where there is more air (high pressure area) to a place where there is less air (low pressure areas).We can not create this much large scale pressure systems .Hence the flow of air is natural only.The general circulation of the atmospheric air over the globe as a whole is also influenced by the 3 or 4 different low or high pressure belts at different latitudes.
If you want, you can create the flow of air (through a few feet) scientifically on a small scale in your house by operating a table fan.

2007-08-14 01:32:58 · answer #1 · answered by Arasan 7 · 0 0

It flows because of the natural temperature and therefore pressure gradient which causes a flow from the south to the north between warm and cool air. This flow is diverted to the right because of the Coriolis which creates the west to east jet stream flow.

2007-08-14 03:38:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Unequal heating and cooling.

Different parts of the earth heat at different rates. This causes density differences, with cold areas being more dense. The air flow begins as it tries to fill the void in the areas with lower pressure/density.

Add in the topography of the earth and the rotation of the earth and you get the earth's general circulation.

Atmospheric disturbances occur when something is out of balance (such as cold, dry air [dense] on top of warm, moist air [less dense]). High and low pressure systems form as a result of the atmosphere trying to correct itself.

That's the short of it...it gets way, way more complicated the more you look into it.

2007-08-14 03:34:19 · answer #3 · answered by mandos_13 4 · 0 0

Air gets moved by changes in temperature. Take for example, the jet stream that flows counter-clockwise. As it gets warmer near the equator, the jet stream rises northwards where it gets colder, and therefore causes the jet stream to fall southwards; these movements causes the stream to undulate. If there are warm or cool spots in the stream, it'll cause little gaps and therefore shifts in the wind.

2007-08-13 21:13:35 · answer #4 · answered by ixd 3 · 0 0

Air pressure & air tempeature varies over earth surface & height.To low pressure area & cold area warm air moves. It is a NATURAL PHINAMINA.
Cyclone & depression are natural movement of air masses.

2007-08-14 00:37:18 · answer #5 · answered by Muthu S 7 · 0 0

Due to pressure difference.

2007-08-14 04:57:32 · answer #6 · answered by Devarat 7 · 0 0

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