Terms for an Oceanographer2 pg 37 Flashcards
1
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Coriolis Effect
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A force that is caused by the spinning of earth
2
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Equator
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A circle at the midpoint of earth
3
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Latitude
A
The distance north or south of the equator
4
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Northern Hemisphere
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All the land and water from the equator to the North Pole
5
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Ocean Current
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A “river” within an ocean that flows in a particular pattern
6
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Plankton
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Floating animals and plants
7
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Prevailing Winds
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Winds that blow in a particular direction
8
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Southern Hemisphere
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All the land and water from the equator to the South Pole
9
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Upwelling
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The movement of water from the bottom to the surface of the ocean
