Weather Patterns Flashcards
1
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Convection current
A
These are either se or land breeze
2
Q
Sea breeze
A
Is a convection current coming from the sea
3
Q
Land breeze
A
A convection cy=urgent that blows from the land
4
Q
Coriolis effect
A
The Coriolis effect is the wind coming from the poles
5
Q
Jet stream
A
The jet stream is where the wind blows from the equator to the poles
6
Q
Trade winds
A
Used by sailors to travel west
7
Q
Doldrums
A
Winds by the jequator
8
Q
Prevailing winds
A
They blow away from the equator
9
Q
Prevailing westerlies
A
They blow west to east
10
Q
Polar easterlies
A
Found near poles
11
Q
El Niño
A
Warm stream
12
Q
La Niña
A
Cold stream
13
Q
Gulf Stream
A
Brings warm air to poles
