Flashcard: Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation

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When cool, dense air from over the water flows inland, it's called a _____.

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sea breeze

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Steady winds between the equator and 30° latitude north or south are known as the _____

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trade winds

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What are polar easterlies?

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Cold winds that blow from east to west near the North Pole and the South Pole.

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An increase in ocean salinity can change _____ and create a current.

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the density of water

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What is wind?

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The movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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What occurs when wind blows across the ocean's surface, pushing water away from an area?

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upwelling

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The Coriolis Effect helps distribute heat around the surface of Earth.

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True

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Upwelling

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The vertical movement of water toward the ocean's surface.

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What is a surface current?

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A wind-driven current that carries ocean water horizontally across the ocean's surface.

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What are trade winds?

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Steady winds that flow from east to west between 30°N latitude and 30°S latitude.