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Atmospheric & Oceanic Circulation Cloze Note Flashcard

Atmospheric & Oceanic Circulation Cloze Note Flashcard

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is atmospheric circulation?

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The large-scale movement of air that distributes heat and moisture around the Earth.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is oceanic circulation?

Back

The movement of ocean water driven by factors such as wind, temperature, and salinity.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the Coriolis effect?

Back

The deflection of moving objects, such as air and water, caused by the rotation of the Earth.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What are trade winds?

Back

Winds that blow from east to west in the tropics, important for weather patterns.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the Gulf Stream?

Back

A warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico along the eastern coast of the United States.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are prevailing westerlies?

Back

Winds that blow from west to east in the mid-latitudes.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is upwelling?

Back

The process where deep, cold water rises to the surface, bringing nutrients.

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