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science

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Science

8th Grade

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Sophia Azouak

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Coriolis effect

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Global wind

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

jet stream

Back

narrow band of strong winds that blow in the upper troposphere 

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

local wind

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

polar vortex

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

high pressure system

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

low pressure system

Back

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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