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November 4, 2013

Winds of the World: Factors affecting them, Types: Permanent Winds, Periodic Winds & Variable Winds

What are Winds? 
Air flows from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure. Horizontal movement of the air is called wind. It is nature's attempt to balance inequalities in air pressure. The vertical or nearly vertical movement of air is referred to as air current. Winds and air currents manage a system of circulation in the atmosphere.

What are the FACTORS AFFECTING DIRECTION AND VELOCITY OF WIND?

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Grasslands of the World - GK for Competitive Exams

Grasslands of the World, grasslands of the world list, major grasslands of the world, names of major grasslands of the world
Regions
Grassland
Australia
 Dawns
South America (Argentina & Uruguay)
 Pampas
North America
 Prairies
Africa and Australia
 Savannah
South America
 Selvas
Europe and Northern Asia
 Steppes
Europe and Asia
 Taiga
South Africa
 Velds
Venezuela (South America)
 Lianos
Hungary
Pustaz
New Zealand
Cantebury 

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