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Topic 4 L.2
Topic 4 L. 2 terms and definitions
Term | Definition |
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Wind | The horizontal movement from an area of high pressure to an area of lower pressure. |
Sea Breeze | The flow of cooler air from over an ocean or lake toward land. |
Land Breeze | The flow of air to land from a body of water. |
Coriolis Effect | The effect of Earth's rotation on the direction of wind and currents. |
Jet Stream | Band of high-speed winds about 10 kilometers above Earth's surface. |
Area | An undefined space or location; can be large or small. |
Model | An exact copy of something on a much smaller scale. |