Global Winds and Ocean Currents

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What is the movement of air around areas of high pressure?

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Air moves OUT OF or AWAY from areas of high pressure.

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What is the term for the deflection in the movement of air due to Earth's rotation?

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Coriolis effect.

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What causes winds to curve away from their intended path?

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Earth's rotation.

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What does the term 'prevailing wind' refer to?

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The usual or average direction that winds come from.

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What is the primary factor that influences ocean currents?

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Wind patterns.

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What is the effect of temperature differences on ocean currents?

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They create density differences that drive currents.

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What is the term for the large-scale movement of air that affects weather patterns?

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Global winds.

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

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They redistribute heat around the planet, influencing regional climates.

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What is the relationship between wind and ocean currents?

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Winds drive surface ocean currents.

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What is the term for the circular patterns of ocean currents in the ocean?

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Gyres.