Wind Patterns Flashcards
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Jet stream
A
A band of very fast moving wind caused by different in temp.
2
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Trade winds
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Winds that blows toward the equator
3
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Doldrums
A
Very few winds
4
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Convection current
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Transfer of heat
5
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El Niño
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Band of warm ocean temps that develop off the coasts of South America
6
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La Niña
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Band of cold ocean temp that develop off the coast OF SOUTH America
7
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the Gulf Stream
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An ocean current found in the Atlantic that brings warmer temps
