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Title: 12-3 Winds

Description: Chapter 12 section 3

Total Flash Cards: 11

Created: 03/27/2009 07:35:04

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Term
the horizontal movement of air from an area of low pressure to an area of high pressure
Definition
is wind
Term
all winds are caused by differences in _________________
 Definition
air pressure
Term
what does an anemometer measure
 Definition
wind speed
Term
winds that blow over short distances are called
 Definition
local winds
Term
what causes local winds?
 Definition
local winds are caused by unequal heating of Earth's surface within a small area
Term
land breeze is caused when
 Definition
land cools off faster than water
Term
winds that blow steadily from specific directions over long distances are called
 Definition
global winds
Term
t or f
global winds are caused by unequal heating of the Earth's surface produced by movement of air between the equator and poles and curve because of the Earth's rotations.
 Definition
True
Term
global winds are caused by unequal heating of the Earth's surface produced by movement of air between the _______ and _______ and curve because of the Earth's rotations.
 Definition
between the equator and poles
Term
Why do global winds curve?
 Definition
because of the Earth's rotations
Term
The calm areas around the Earth include the __________ and the ___________
 Definition
doldrums and horse latitudes