Study Tool (United 8 Vocab.) Earth`s Ocean and Atmosphere

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Define Wind

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Movement of air due to differences in air pressure.

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Coriolis Effect

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Apparent curving of a moving object's path due to Earth's rotation.

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Global Winds:

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Wind systems at or near Earth's surface.

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Define Jet Stream

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Narrow belts of high-speed winds blowing west to east.

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Local Winds:

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Movement of Air over Short Distances

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Define Ocean Currents

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The Ocean contains streamlike movements of water.

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Define Surface Currents

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Ocean currents at or near the surface, caused by wind.

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Define Deep Currents

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Movements of Ocean Water Far Below the Surface

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Convection Currents:

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Movement of Water from Density Differences.

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Define Upwelling

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Warm surface water is replaced by cold, nutrient-rich water from the deep ocean.