Polar Front, Leeward, Geostrophic flow, ITCZ, Summer monsoon, La Nina, Planetary winds, Wind 1.2.1 Major winds which blow all year round over large expanses of the Earth's Surface. 1.2.2 The change in conditions brought about by wetter conditions in the Pacific Ocean. 1.2.3 Theoretical wind that would result from an exact balance between Coriolis Force and the Pressure Gradient Force. 1.2.4 A belt of low pressure systems near the equator where convergence takes place. 1.2.5 Warm, moist winds blow onshore from the ocean towards the land mass. 1.2.6 The side of a mountain where winds descends and warm up. 1.2.7 The front between the cold air and warmer air masses which meet at 60 north and south. 1.2.8 Moving air that blows from an area of high to an area of low pressure. (8 8 1) (8)

Did you know that the Polar Front is a dynamic zone where polar air masses collide with warmer tropical air? It’s like a dramatic dance of air flows, giving birth to some of the most intense weather patterns and storms. This front plays a crucial role in influencing weather in temperate regions, reminding us that nature can be both beautiful and ferocious! The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is the tropical belt where the trade winds from both hemispheres meet, creating a lively paradise of thunderstorms and rainfall. Imagine a party where air masses collide, forming incredible cloud formations and heavy precipitation! This band can shift north or south with the seasons, shaping climates and ensuring that tropical regions receive their fair share of moisture, vital for ecosystems and agriculture alike.