Mods 3/4 Currents

Front

What is the movement of air caused by differences in air pressure?

Back

Wind

Front

Do temperatures affect deep ocean currents? (true/false)

Back

True

Front

In which direction do currents in the Northern Hemisphere move?

Back

Clockwise

Front

What is the horizontal movement of air caused by differences in air pressure?

Back

Wind

Front

In convection, what happens to cool air? (Rises/Sinks)

Back

Sinks

Front

What is the term for the large-scale movement of air that affects weather patterns?

Back

Global wind

Front

What is the effect called that causes moving air to turn due to the Earth's rotation?

Back

Coriolis Effect

Front

What are the fast flowing air currents found in the atmosphere called?

Back

Jet streams

Front

What is the term for the vertical movement of air in the atmosphere?

Back

Convection

Front

What is the primary driver of ocean currents?

Back

Wind and temperature differences