Chapter 3 Climate Vocabulary

Cold or warm stream of seawater that flows in the oceans, generally in a circular pattern.

Result of a process by which dry areas develop on the leeward sides of mountain ranges.

Weather patterns typical for an area over a long period of time.

Condition of the atmosphere in one place during a short period of time.

A wind region that blows in a fairly constant directional pattern.

1 of 2 days on which the sun is directly above the equator, making day & night equal length.

A frequently windless area near the Equator.

1 of 2 days on which the sun's rays strike directly on the Tropic of Cancer or Capricorn.

In astronomy, the Earth's yearly trip around the sun, taking 365 1/4 days.

Being in or facing the direction toward which the wind is blowing.

Being in or facing the direction from which the wind is blowing. 

The resulting deflection of prevailing winds caused  by Earth's rotation.