13.4 Circulation of the Atmosphere Flashcards
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Doldrums
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The areas near the equator characterized by light winds and low atmospheric pressure.
2
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Horse latitudes
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The latitude zone around 30° north and south of the equator characterized by light winds and hot, dry weather.
3
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Jet stream
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A narrow, high-altitude band of strong winds.
4
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Polar easterlies
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The easterly prevailing winds in polar and subpolar regions above 60° latitude.
5
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Polar front
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The boundary between the prevailing westerlies and polar easterlies, characterized by stormy weather.
6
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Prevailing westerlies
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The westerly winds between 30° and 60° latitudes in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
7
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Trade winds
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The easterly prevailing winds between the Equator and 30° north and south latitude.
