STAAR Vocab #17 Flashcards

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Circular moving ocean currents caused by the Coriolis effect.

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Gyres.

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Narrow ban of strong fast winds high in the upper troposphere.

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Jet stream.

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A warm water ocean current that flows north along the east coast of the United States.

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Gulf Stream.

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A change in the direction of moving air, water, or objects due to earths rotation.

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Coriolis Effect

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Large spinning tropical weather system with wind speeds of at least 119 km/h.

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Hurricane.

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