If Earth did not rotate, how would air at the equator move?

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James J.
Jul 7, 2016

Earth rotation doesn't move the air, variations in air pressure does.

Explanation:

Since air moves according to changes in air pressure lack of rotation would not stop the air from moving. That being said, the rotation of the Earth causes the Coriolis effect which prevents areas of high pressure from weaking as fast and areas of low pressure from filling as fast. The end result would be and area of high pressure would form at the equator due to heating and it would constantly be breaking down so a constant weak wind would be established.

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