Wind Patterns Flashcards
1
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Convection Currents
A
The currents of warm and cold air moving.
2
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Sea Breeze
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A cool breeze at day over the sea.
3
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Land Breeze
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A cool breeze at night over the land.
4
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Coriolis Effect
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The effect earth has on wind. Rotation makes wind turn.
5
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Jet Stream
A
Band of rushing air 10 km above ground
6
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Doldrums
A
Spot at equator that has little wind.
7
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Polar Easterlies
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Prevailing winds from the poles
8
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Prevailing Easterlies
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Winds that break from the equator and go west
9
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Prevailing Westerlies
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Winds that break from the equator and go east.
10
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Prevailing Winds
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Winds that break from the equator.
11
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La Nina
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Cooler average sea temperature
12
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El Nino
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Warmer average sea temperature
13
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Gulf Stream
A
powerful, warm, and swift Atlantic ocean current
