Rossby Waves Flashcards

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What type of pattern does Rossby waves follow and where

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Rossby waves follow a zig zag pattern around the hemispheres

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What are Rossby waves

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Rossby waves are high altitude, fast moving westerly winds which often follow an irregular path

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Why does the path that Rossby waves take change

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The path they take changes throughout seasons (movements between jet streams and bends)

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What do Rossby waves control

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Rossby waves control surface weather systems and provide a mechanism for the transport of heat towards poles

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What direction does Rossby waves travel

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Rossby waves travel east to west (westerly) and up and down

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What is the form of a Rossby wave

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Rossby waves are 3 dimensional. They have ridges and troughs both horizontally and vertically

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