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Chapter 11: Atmospheric/Oceanic Circulation

Chapter 11: Atmospheric/Oceanic Circulation. Objectives: Driving force Meridional circulation cells Hadley, Ferrel & Polar cells Surface winds & sea-level pressure wind, precipitation and temperature Surface and deep oceanic circulation.

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Project ATMOSPHERE

Project ATMOSPHERE. Highs And Lows. High. Low. 1. Moving in the direction towards the center of a High, the surface atmospheric pressure ( increases , decreases ). When moving towards the center of a Low, the surface atmospheric pressure ( increases , decreases ).

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EARTH PROCESSES

EARTH PROCESSES. Composition of the atmosphere; Contains layers based on altitude and pressure Nitrogen @ 78%, from volcanic eruptions and when dead plants and animals decay. Oxygen @ 21%, produced mainly from plants. CO 2 , Argon, water vapor and other gasses @ 1%,

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Science Starter - Tuesday (no need to write this down...just have an answer ready to share!)

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Atmospheric Stability Terminology I

Atmospheric Stability Terminology I. Hydrostatic Equilibrium Balance, in the vertical, between PGF and gravity The general state of the atmosphere

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What causes wind?

What causes wind?. Single Convection Cell Model for small scale circulation. By Diana L. Duckworth Rustburg High School Campbell County, VA. Air Pressure Basics. Air pressure is the weight of a column of air

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Wind Why air moves Pressure Belts

Wind Why air moves Pressure Belts. Moving air Wind is created by differences in air pressure The greater the difference, the faster the wind moves The difference in air pressure is generally caused by unequal heating of the earth

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