Earth's Effects Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What is the Coriolis effect?
A
The effect of the Earth’s rotation on wind and water currents; in the northern hemisphere this deflection is clockwise
2
Q
What is the jet stream?
A
A fast moving band of air that moves East; it forms the boundary between cold and warm air
3
Q
What is the gulf stream?
A
The clockwise flow of ocean water in the Atlantic that carries lots of energy to Eastern Canada and Europe
