atmospheric circulation Flashcards by tia stillman | Brainscape

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what is atmospheric circulation?

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the large scale movement of air, controls the distribution of thermal energy across the Earths surface.

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4 steps of atmospheric circulation?

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air has weight because of gravity
because of weight exerts pressure
as air is heated it expands = lower density + low air pressure
as temperatures vary (due to seasons), areas of high pressure and low pressure exist.

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wind:

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air that moves from areas of high pressure to low pressure is referred to as wind.

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