STAAR Vocabulary 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 band 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 Earth’s 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
