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Question Question 4
Write three differences between planetary and periodic winds.
Three differences between planetary and periodic winds are:
| Sl. No. | Planetary Winds | Periodic Winds |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Planetary winds blow constantly in a particular direction throughout the year. | Periodic winds blow in a definite direction during a particular period of the day or year. |
| 2. | Planetary winds originate due to the presence of permanent high pressure and low pressure belts on the earth's surface. | Periodic winds are caused due to unequal heating and cooling of the earth's surface. |
| 3. | Planetary winds do not have any tendency to reverse their direction periodically. | Periodic winds have tendency to reverse their direction periodically. |