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Earth's Ocean/Atmos
Earth's Oceans and Atmosphere
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Convection Current | any movement of matter that results from differences in density; may be vertical, circular, or cyclical |
| Coriolis Effect | the curving of the path of a moving object from an otherwise straight path due to Earth's rotation |
| Deep Current | a stream-like movement of ocean water far below the surface |
| El Nino | a periodic change in the ocean-atmosphere system in the equatorial Pacific; characterized by above average sea-surface temperatures across the Pacific Ocean |
| Global Wind | the movement of air over Earth's surface in patterns that are worldwide |
| Jet Stream | a narrow band of strong winds that blow in the upper troposphere |
| La Nina | a periodic change in the ocean-atmosphere system in the equatorial Pacific; characterized by below average sea-surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific Ocean |
| Local Wind | the movement of air over short distances; occurs in specific areas as a result of geographical features |
| Meteorology | the scientific study of Earth's atmosphere, especially in relation to weather and climate |
| Ocean Current | a movement of ocean water that follows a regular pattern |
| Station Model | a pattern of meteorological symbols that represents the weather at a particular observing station and that is recorded on a weather map |
| Surface Current | a horizontal movement of ocean water that is caused by wind and occurs at or near the ocean's surface |
| Upwelling | the movement of deep, cold and nutrient rich water to the surface |
| Weather Forecasting | the process of predicting atmospheric conditions by collecting and analyzing atmospheric data |
| Weather | the short term state of the atmosphere, including temperatures, humidity, precipitation, wind and visibility |
| Wind | the movement of air caused by differences in air pressure |
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