Weather patterns Flashcards
Convection current
When solids, gases, or liquids rise and sink in a looping path
Sea Breeze
Warm air above the land rises and cool air above the water rushes to take it’s place
Land Breeze
Warm air above the water rises and the cool air above the land rushes in to take it’s place
Coriolis Effect
The rotation of the earth causes objects in the northern hemisphere that deflect to the right
Jet stream
A band of very fast moving wind caused by differences in temperature
Trade winds
Winds that blow towards the equator
Doldrums
A spot near the equator where there are very few winds
Prevailing winds
Winds that blown away from the equator
Prevailing Westerlies
Winds that blow away from the equator, from west to east
Polar Easterlies
Winds that are found near the poles, from east to west
The Gulf Stream
Brings warm water to the poles
El Niño
A band of warm ocean temperature that develop off the coast of South America; can cause droughts; warms up climate
La Niña
A band of cold ocean temperature that develop off the coast of South America; can cause floods; cools down climate
