Is it scientifically correct to call wind, convection currents on Earth?

Question

Is it scientifically correct to call wind, convection currents on Earth?

Answer 1

wind is a physical process in which mass and energy is transported from one point to an other one as a result of the existence of a gradient of density or temperature. physicists call that process convection.

Answer 2

t think so: you can basically ignore the sheer stress from the earth spinning because air has such a high specific volume.

Answer 3

Not exactly.Air in motion is called wind.Even though the air can move vertically(convection) and horizontally,only that which moves horizontally is usually referred to as wind.The air circulation like Hadley cell contains both convective movement and horizontal movement.So convection is a part of air circulation.That is all.Usually we say that the wind blows from a high pressure area to a low pressure area whereas in the air circulation (like Hadley cell),the air  comes down towards the earth surface from a low pressure area(upper levels) to  a high pressure area(near surface or rather lower levels).Even though gravity plays a part,this is against the rule.The up and down movements in a thunder clouds are also referred to as updraft and downdrafts only and not as wind.So, in my opinion, what you say may not be correct.

Answer 4

Does anyone else prefer winter to the summer.?

Answer 5

Yes.

Wind is caused by the Hadley-Farell cell theory. This is basically air rising through the atmosphere, forming a circular-like motion and through that motion the jet stream is formed.

The physical mechanics of the jet stream is what creates winds throughout the atmosphere, and the speed and energy contained will determine just that on the ground.

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