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Chapter 6 - Properties of the Atmosphere - Pages 141 - 162
54.
In what direction will the winds curve as they go into a low pressure area?
55.
What are Cyclones?
56.
What are anticyclones?
57.
What are Jet streams?
58.
In what direction and where do jet streams blow?
59.
Why are jet streams important?
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60. Compare the direction of prevailing winds and ocean currents on the Earth Science
Reference Tables, what do you find?
61.
How are ocean currents affected by the Coriolis Effect?
62.
What do you need to determine in order to measures winds?
63.
What is the function of an anemometer?
64.
How is wind direction determined?
65.
What is important to remember about winds?
66.
Define weather.