Riding the Winds Keyword: GLOBAL

England is farther north than every U.S. state except Alaska. But England lies in the path of the Gulf Stream, a warm wind that blows northeast from the Gulf of Mexico. So, England often has mild, pleasant weather.

Whirling Winds of the World

What do Shamal, Sharav, and Shimoom have in common? Each is a name for a kind of wind someplace around the world. You'll find each of these names and many more on the Local page of this Web site. Be sure to visit the Global page, too, to learn about global wind patterns.

		Questions Name the four main global air movements. The main difference between hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones is where they occur. Where is each one likely to be found? Choose one of the local winds described at this Web site. Describe the wind and how it influences the land and people who live there.

El Nino: Hot Air Over Hot Water

El Nino is the name for a current of unusually warm water in the Pacific Ocean. Its effects are felt around the world. Learn all about El Nino at this Web site.

		Questions What is the TAO array? What happens to the northeast trade winds during El Nino? When was the most intense El Nino on record? Give two examples of its effects.

Pride of Baltimore II

The Pride of Baltimore II is a new sailing ship that was built to look like a much older one! Learn the whole story at this large Web site. Be sure to check out the Captain's Log for some stories about sailing the ocean and Great Lakes.

		Questions The Pride of Baltimore II is what kind of ship? What happened to the first Pride of Baltimore? The people of Maryland built the Pride of Baltimore II to show pride in their history. What do you think could be built in your city or state to show pride?