High-altitude winds from the equator continue to flow all the way to the poles because they are deflected by the Coriolis effect.

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High-altitude winds from the equator do not flow straight to the poles due to the Coriolis effect, which causes them to be deflected and follow a more curved path, leading to the formation of various wind patterns and cells (e.g., Hadley cells, Ferrel cells, and polar cells) rather than a direct flow from the equator to the poles.

High-Altitude Winds from the Equator Continue to Flow All the Way