Weather Patterns Flashcards
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
Coriolis effect
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
Prevailing Winds
Winds that blow away from the equator
Prevailing Westerlies
Winds that blow WEST to EAST
Polar Easterlies
Winds that blow EAST to WEST
El Niño
A band of warm ocean temperatures that developed off the coast of South America
La Niña
A band of cold ocean temperatures that develop off the coast of South America
Gulf Stream
Found along the east coast of US
Convection currents
Gasses or liquids rise and fall in a circular path
Sea Breeze
The wind starts over the land and moves to the sea
Day
Land Breeze
The wind starts over the sea and moves to the land
Night
