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Planetary winds and periodic winds

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The difference between planetary winds and periodic winds is as follows:
Planetary Winds Periodic Winds
These winds blow throughout the year across the Earth from a region of high pressure to low pressure. These winds change their direction after a particular time interval.
They do not change speed and direction frequently. They blow in one direction for a particular time period.
These winds are permanent throughout the year. They blow in a particular season only.
Examples: Trade winds, polar winds and Westerlies Example: Monsoon winds

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