wind
what is the main cause of wind
winds that blow over short distances
local winds
the main cause of ocean currents
Wind
what is wind mostly made of
nitrogen and oxygen
the flow of air from an ocean or lake to land
sea breeze
true or false
ocean currents follow a path like rivers
true
what causes difference in air pressure
unequal heating of the atmospere
the flow of air from land to a body of water
land breeze
define an ocean current
streams of water constantly on the ocean surface in definite directions
this is a tool that measures wind speed
anemometer
winds that blow steadily from specific directions over long distances; winds that form between the equator and the poles
winds that blow steadily from specific directions over long distances; winds that form between the equator and the poles
global winds
creating areas of high and low pressure is an example of...
ocean currents effecting climate
define wind
the horizontal movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
powerful sea and land breezes that occur over a large region that change direction with the season
monsoons
transporting nutrients, oxygen, and heat throughout the ocean, which directly influences where organisms can live, how they access food, and their migration patterns is an example of....
ocean currents effecting marine life