Meteorology Terms

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Coriollis effect

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The curving of the path of a moving object from an otherwise straight path due to the Earth's rotation.

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Jet stream

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A narrow band of strong winds that blow in the upper troposphere.

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Polar easterlies

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Prevailing winds that blow from east to west between 60 degrees and 90 degrees latitude in both hemispheres.

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Trade winds

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Prevailing winds that blow from east to west from 30 degrees latitude to the equator in both hemispheres.

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Westerlies

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Prevailing winds that blow from west to east between 30 degrees and 60 degrees latitude in both hemispheres.

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Wind

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The movement of air caused by differences in air pressure.