What is upwelling?
Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation Vocab Flashcard

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The vertical movement of water toward the ocean's surface, bringing nutrients from the deep ocean.
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What are trade winds?
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Steady winds that flow from east to west between 30 degrees north and 30 degrees south latitude.
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What is a land breeze?
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Cool air over the land moving towards lower pressure over the water at night.
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What happens to warm air?
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Warm air rises and flows north and south, away from the equator.
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What is a sea breeze?
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Cool air over the ocean moving towards lower pressure over the land during the day.
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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.
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What is oceanic circulation?
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The large-scale movement of water in the oceans, driven by wind, temperature, and salinity differences.
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