science

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Coriolis effect

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the curving of the path of a moving object from an otherwise straight path due to Earth's rotation 

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Global wind

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the movement of air over Earth's surface in patterns that are worldwide

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jet stream

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narrow band of strong winds that blow in the upper troposphere 

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local wind

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he movement of air over short distances; occurs in specific areas as a result of certain geographical features 

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polar vortex

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a large area of low pressure and cold air that forms in the stratosphere above the North and South poles 

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high pressure system

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a usually calm and clear weather system that forms when air sinks down in a high-pressure center and spreads out near the ground toward areas of low pressure

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low pressure system

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a big and often stormy weather system that forms when air circles into a low-pressure center, then moves up to higher altitudes

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atmospheric pressure

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the pressure caused by the weight of the atmosphere

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air pressure

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the measure of the force with which air molecules push on a surface