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WIND
CURRENTS
FRONTS
AIR MASSES
OCEAN
100
The source of energy that DRIVES convection currents in the atmosphere - and causes winds
What is the SUN
100
The main cause of currents, both in the atmosphere and on the surface of the ocean.
What is the SUN
100
Causes severe weather
What is a cold front
100
2 ways Air masses are classified
What is moisture and temperature
100
caused by differences in salinity and temperature
What are DEEP WATER ocean CURRENTS
200

How does air pressure affect weather?

High pressure= happy (sunny and dry) weather

Low pressure= lazy (rainy and cloudy) weather

200
Caused by convection currents in the atmosphere
What is WIND
200
When a front stalls and cloudy skies/rain are present
What is a stationary front
200
Originates in WARM OCEAN WATER
What is Maritime Tropical air mass
200

How do ocean currents influence weather patterns?

Ocean currents distribute heat across the globe, affecting regional climates and weather conditions.

300

What direction does air move?

Bonus points (50): what is made as a result of this movement

High pressure to low pressure


Wind

300
The narrow band of high winds at the top of the troposphere that flows EAST to WEST
What is the JET STREAM
300
When a fast moving cold front catches up with a slow moving warm front - bringing precipitation
What is an OCCLUDED FRONT
300
originates in the most extreme northern/southern poles
What is an ARCTIC air mass
300

What is the Gulf Stream, and what is its effect on climate?

The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that starts at the equator and travels north. It warms up the air above, creating warmer climates. 

400
this happens during the day near the coast - warm air rises above the land and is replaced by cool air from the ocean.
What is a SEA BREEZE
400

Why do areas near the coast experience milder weather or reflect the temperature of the ocean?

They are more dependent on the temperature of the ocean and are constantly experiencing circulation 

400
Brings warmer weather after steady precipitation
What is a WARM FRONT
400
originates over land that is cold
What is continental polar
400

What is the relationship between the temperature of ocean currents, air pressure, and the wind speed of a storm over the ocean?


What is the relationship between the temperature of ocean currents, air pressure, and the wind speed of a storm?

low pressure (lazy weather)

high speed winds

ocean currents = warm

500
The tendency of global winds to CURVE RIGHT in the N. Hemisphere and LEFT in the S. HEMISPHERE
What is the CORIOLIS EFFECT
500
Caused by convection above the ocean (top 10%)
What is surface ocean currents
500
This is how a COLD front is represented on a weather map
What is a line with triangles pointed the direction it is traveling
500
large bodies of air with distinct temperatures and moisture
What is an AIR MASS
500

What is the relationship between energy from the sun and the spheres of Earth to form a maritime tropical air mass? (how does the energy flow)

Sun to ocean to air