Global winds and clouds Flashcards
1
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Air mass
A
A large volume of air in the atmosphere this is mostly the same temp and humidity!
2
Q
Earth rotates
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West to east so the earth and our atmosphere are always moving
3
Q
Coriolis effect
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The movement of air masses in the atmosphere due to earths rotation
4
Q
Hadley cell
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A convection cell that produces winds
5
Q
Prevailing wind
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A type of global wind that is important to pilots and sailors
6
Q
Warm air rising
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Low pressure
7
Q
Doldrums
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A calm are around the equator that has light winds,low pressure and common rainfall.
8
Q
Horse latitudes
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A windless area around 30* north. Having high pressures and temperate clear/dry days
9
Q
Trade winds
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Wind coming from the east poles that Carrie ships with trading goods on them condensation nucleus.
