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12 Cards in this Set
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The weather conditions in an area over a long period of time. |
Climate |
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Any movement of matter that results from differences in density; may be vertical, circular, or cyclical. |
Convection Current |
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The curving of the path of a moving object from an otherwise straight path due to Earth's rotation. |
Coriolis Effect |
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A streamlike movement of ocean water far below the surface. |
Deep Current |
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The movement of air over Earth's surface in patters that are worldwide. |
Global Wind |
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A narrow band of strong winds that blow in the upper troposphere. |
Jet Stream |
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The angular distance north or suth from the equator; expressed in degrees. |
Latitude |
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The movement of air over short distances; occurs in specific areas as a result of certain geographical features. |
Local Wind |
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A movement of ocean water that follows a regular pattern. |
Ocean Current |
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A horizontal movement of ocean water that is caused by wind and that occurs at or near the ocean's surface. |
Surface Current |
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The short-term state of the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and visibility. |
Weather |
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The movement of air caused by differences in air pressure. |
Wind |
