Lesson 2 Flashcard: Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation

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What country experiences the hottest temperatures?

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Colombia

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What is the wind system responsible for the movement of weather from west to east across most of the continental United States?

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Prevailing winds

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What is it called when cool, dense air from over the water flows inland?

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Sea breeze

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What are the steady winds between the equator and 30° latitude north or south known as?

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Trade winds

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What causes upwelling in ocean currents?

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Winds that blow on the ocean's surface.

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What are the winds that blow from the east towards the west in the tropics called?

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Trade winds

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What is the term for the large-scale movement of air that helps determine climate?

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Atmospheric circulation

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What is the effect called when the Earth's rotation causes moving air and water to turn and twist?

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Coriolis effect

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What type of breeze occurs when land heats up faster than water during the day?

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Land breeze

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What is the name of the current that flows along the eastern coast of the United States?

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Gulf Stream