Convection Flashcards
1
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Convection current
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A current in a fluid that results from convection.
2
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Land Breeze
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A breeze blowing toward the sea from the land.
3
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Sea Breeze
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A breeze blowing toward the land from the sea.
4
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Coriolis Effect
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The rotation of the earth.
5
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Jet Stream
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A band of very fast moving wind caused by differences in temperature.
6
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Trade Winds
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Winds that blow towards the equator.
7
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Doldrums
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A spot near the equator where there are very far winds.
8
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Prevailing Winds
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Winds that blow away from the equator.
9
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Prevailing Westerlies
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Winds that blow west to east.
10
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Polar Easterlies
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Winds that are found near the poles.
11
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El Niño
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Band of warm ocean temperatures.
12
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La Niña
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Band of cold ocean temperatures.
13
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The Gulf Stream
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Something that brings warm water to poles.
