Wind patterns Flashcards
Convection currents
Gases and liquids rise and sink in a cycle path
Corioilis effect
The rotation of earth causes objects in the northern hemisphere
To deflect to the right while objects in the Southern Hemisphere
Are deflected to the right
The Gulf Stream
An ocean current that brings warme tempo to the coast of South America, found in the Atlantic Ocean
El-Nino
A band of warm ocean temperatures that develop off the coast of South America, heats climates
El-Nina
A band of cold moving temperatures that devolve off the coast of South America
Jet stream
A band of very fast moving wind caused by differences,about 10km above the ground moves west to east in the northern hemisphere
Doldrums
A spot near the equator where there are very few winds.
Sea breezes
When the sea gives the land a breeze
Land breeze
When the land is giving the sea a breeze
Polar easterlies
Winds that are found near the polos
Prevailing winds
Winds that blow away from the equator
Prevailing westerlies
Winds that blow from the equator
