Completion
Complete each statement.
Select the correct term to complete each sentence. There are extra terms in the list.
Coriolis effect El Niño Southern Oscillation
sea breeze thermal
land breeze hurricane
air mass tornado
wind jet stream
8. A __________________________ is created when warm air over the land rises and creates low pressure.
9. A __________________________ occurs when warmer air over the sea rises and creates low pressure.
10. The bending of air and water currents as a result of Earth’s rotation is known as the
_________________________.
11. A rising column of warm air that gliding birds and sailplanes ride is known as a _______________.
12. A large body of air with consistent temperature and moisture throughout is known as an
________________________.
13. The flow of air that occurs as a result of a pressure or temperature difference between two air masses is called
____________________.
14. A system of rotating winds around a low pressure center that has a small diameter and very high wind speeds
is called a ____________________.
15. The change in wind flow, air pressure, and thunderstorm activity in the Pacific Ocean that causes decreased
fish catches by Peruvian fishermen is known as ______________________________.
PLEASE HELP
