Weather Paterns Flashcards
Convection currents
Gases or liquid rise and fall in a circular path
Sea breeze
A breeze blowing torward the land then the sea especially at the day
Land breeze
A breeze blowing torward the sea then the land especially night
Coriolis affect
The rotation of the earth causes objects in the northern hemisphere to deflect to the right while objects in the Southern Hemisphere deflect left
Jet stream
A band if very fast moving wind caused by difference in temperature
Trade winds
Winds that blow torward the equator
Doldrums
A spot near the equator where there are very few winds
Prevailing winds
Winds that blow away from the equator
Prevailing westerlies
Winds that blow away from the equator
Polar easterlies
Winds that are found near the poles
El Niño
Warm ocean temperatures of South America
La Niña
Cold ocean temperatures in South America
The Gulf Stream
Brings warm air to the poles
