Since cold air sinks, and these spots are shaded, they are usually much cooler than the surrounding area.

由于冷空气下沉，这些斑点被遮蔽，它们通常比周围的地区要冷得多。

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When air sinks, it grows warmer and absorbs moisture, drying out the land.

当空气下降时，温度上升，吸收水分，致使地面干燥。

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The third wind belt develops as cold polar air sinks and moves south, is deflected to the right, and is therefore called the polar easterlies.

当冷的极地的空气下沉并且移动南方，受科氏力影响偏向右边，因此被称为极地东风带。

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