Weather Patterns Flashcards
Convection current
Gases or liquids rise and fall in a circular path
Sea breeze
In the day warm air rises from the land and cool air from the water fills in the space.
Land breeze
In the night warm air rises from the ocean and cold air from the land fills in the space
Coriolis affect
The rotation of the Earth causes objects in the northern hemisphere to deflect to the right while objects in the Southern Hemisphere are deflected to the left
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 wind
Winds that blow away from the equator
Prevailing westerlies
Winds that blow away from the equator. Blow east to west
Polar easterlies
Winds that are found near poles
El Niño
Band of warm ocean temperatures that develop off the coast of South America
La Niña
Band of cold ocean temperatures that develop off the coast of South America
Gulf Stream
Brings warm water/air to poles. East coast of the U.S.A.
