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Global Wind Patterns
Ever wonder why all of our weather in Nova Scotia comes from the west?
The answer lies in
Global WInd Patterns.
Take a look at the diagram below to look at the major wind currents in the world.
Website credit: http://ecworlddynamics.wikispaces.com/Global+Wind+Patterns