Climate Zones and Ocean Currents MS-ESS2-6

NGSS

coriolis effect

the effect of Earth's rotation on the direction of winds and current

coriolis effect Simple Definition

El Nino

a worldwide climate change, caused by an increase in the Pacific Ocean’s temperature

El Nino Simple Definition

jet stream

a band of high-speed wind between the troposphere and the stratosphere

jet stream Simple Definition

La Nina

a worldwide climate change, caused by a decrease in the Pacific Ocean’s temperature

La Nina Simple Definition

monsoon

a wind that changes direction with the seasons

monsoon Simple Definition

ocean current

the movement of streams of ocean water

ocean current Simple Definition

trade winds

The permanent east-to-west prevailing winds that flow in the Earth's equatorial region

The permanent east-to-west prevailing winds that flow in the Earth's equatorial region. Trade winds. Trade winds are steady winds that blow towards the equator, helping ships sail across the ocean.

upwelling

the vertical movement of cold water from the deep ocean to the surface

upwelling Simple Definition

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