10.6 air pressure and wind Flashcards

1
Q

air that moves horizontally

A

wind

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2
Q

part of the atmosphere ware air moves in a circular pattern because of unequal heating and cooling

A

convection cell

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3
Q

a wind that blows onto the land from the sea

A

sea breeze

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4
Q

blows from land to water

A

land breeze

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5
Q

causes wind to curve to the left

A

Coriolis effect

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6
Q

a line on a map connecting places with equal air pressure

A

isobar

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