Wind Patterns Flashcards
1
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Coriolis effect
A
The rotation of earth that cause objects in the northern hemisphere to go right and the Southern Hemisphere to go left
2
Q
JET STREAM
A
A band of fast moving winds caused by difference in temperature. About 10k above the ground . Moves from west to east in the northern hemisphere.
3
Q
TRADE WINDS
A
Wind that blows toward the equator. Bring cool air
4
Q
doldrums
A
A spot near the equator that has little wind.
5
Q
Prevailing
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Winds that blow away from equator also brings warm air to poles.
6
Q
Prevailing Westarlies
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Wind blowing away from equator. Blow west to east. Found over U.S.A.
7
Q
POLAR EASTARLIES
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Winds found by poles and go east to west.
8
Q
La Niña
A
The cold ocean current
9
Q
El Niño
A
Warm water current
