Wind Patterns Flashcards
1
Q
Convection currents
A
When hot air and cold air mix
2
Q
Jet stream
A
A band of very fast moving winds caused by differences in temperature
3
Q
Trade winds
A
Winds that blow toward Equator
4
Q
Coriolis effect
A
The rotation of the earth causes objects get heated and cooled
5
Q
Sea breeze
A
Occurs in the day
6
Q
Land breeze
A
Occurs during night
7
Q
Doldrums
A
Very few winds
8
Q
Polar easterlies
A
Blows like EEW
9
Q
Prevailing westerlies
A
Blow like WEE
10
Q
Prevailing winds
A
Winds that blow away from the equator
11
Q
La Niña
A
Cold stream of water
12
Q
El Niño
A
Warm stream of water
13
Q
Gulf Stream
A
A stream of water in the east west pacific
