TCI L15 & L16 CLIMATE VOCAB FLASHCARDS

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The long-term weather pattern for a given area.

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CLIMATE

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A region on Earth that has a particular average temperature because of its latitude.

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CLIMATE ZONE

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Refers to the climate zones closest to the North Pole and South Pole, where the average temperatures are cold all year.

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POLAR

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Refers to the climate zone between the tropical and polar zones, with warm summers and cool winters.

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TEMPERATE

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Refers to the climate zone centered at the equator, where the average temperatures are warm all year.

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TROPICAL

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The apparent curve in the path of an object caused by Earth's rotation.

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CORIOLIS EFFECT

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Prevailing wind patterns that blow in fairly constant, predictable patterns around Earth.

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GLOBAL WINDS

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Strong winds in the upper troposphere that exist in relatively narrow bands.

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JET STREAM

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Winds that blow near Earth’s surface.

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SURFACE WINDS

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Part of a climate pattern that occurs when ocean surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean near the equator are warmer than usual.

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EL NINO