2.3 Flashcards
changes in temperature, wind speed and direction, and air moisture that take place over a short period of time
weather
a pattern in weather that takes place in an area over many years
climate
wind patterns that are similar over time
prevailing wind
steadily flowing stream of water in the ocean
current
weather phenomenon marked by heavy rains in western South America, often causing flooding; reduced rainfall in Southern Asia, Australia, and Africa; and severe storms in North Africa; opposite of La Nina
El Nino
Weather phenomenon marked by unusually cool waters in the eastern Pacific and low amounts of rainfall there and heavier rains and a greater chance of typhoons in the western pacific opposite of El Nino
La Nina
wind pattern typical of a small area
local wind
effect of mountains that blocks rain from reaching interior regions
rain shadow
areas that have similar patterns of temperature and rainfall, and may have similar vegetation
climate zone
area that includes particular kinds of plants and animals adapted to conditions there
biome
weather patterns in cities including higher temperatures and distinct wind patterns as compared to nearby rural areas
urban climate
