click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Lesson 2 patterns
Of circulation in the atmosphere
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Wind | The horizontal movement of air 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 |
| Jet stream | Band of high speed winds about 10 kilometers above the earth surface |
| Land breeze | The flow of air from land to a body of water |
| Wind | The horizontal movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of lower pressure |
| Coriolis effect | The effect of earth rotation on the direction of winds and currents |
| Area | An undefined space can be la |