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As the warm air rises, it expands, becomes cooler and condenses. This forms clouds which cause rain. And storms.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoair pressure affects wind,
wind affects waves,
but waves have little or no effect on ocean currents.
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∙ 13y agoconvection currents distribute the warm air from the equator towards the north and south pole; they also make the earths crust move causing the earth's crustal features change.
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What creates winds in the atmosphere and therefore currents in the ocean?
The ocean stores huge quantities of energy . This energy and the heat exchange between the ocean and atmosphere drives the winds and atmospheric circulation around the world. These winds drive ocean surface currents.
What creates the currents of air?
Air currents are caused by the sun's uneven heating of the earth, Water Currents (mostly known as Ocean Currents) are generated by wind, density differs in water masses causes by temperature and salinity variations,gravity, and also events such as earthquakes
How do Low pressure air currents turn?
counter clockwise
Do ocean currents move warm air from the equator toward the poles?
Yes
How does altitude affect density and air pressure?
Altitude has a large affect on the air pressure and air density. Air density reduces with altitude and air pressure reduces with altitude as well.
How do ocean currents affect air temperature in coastal areas?
Warm Ocean currents warms the air above it and some move from the tropic towards both poles ---------------------------------------------------------AND----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cold Ocean currents also affect weather patterns by bringing cold water from polar to the equator
Did six air ocean currents affect the coast of North America?
Yes
What causes currents in the ocean and atmosphere?
Warm air rising and cold air sinking in combination with the rotation of the Earth cause the various currents in the atmosphere.
How do jet streams and ocean currents affect local weather?
As air and water currents move from one area to another, they affect the general climate of the area they are moving into.Water currents have the ability to cool and warm the air, while air currents push air from one climate to another, bringing heat (or cold) and moisture with it.
What are some ways that ocean currents and wind are similar?
They are similar because if you think about it carefully, the ocean currents are caused by the air currents and the air currents are caused by the ocean currents, so, it is all a scientific cycle.
How do ocean currents affect temperature?
ocean currents may be considerably warmer or colder than the normal surface air temperatures. their effect is greatest when the prevailing winds blow from the water to the land.
Where does the air created?
Ocean Currents.
How do deep currents affect climate?
The air of a region where the temperature is higher is warmer than the air of a region where the temperature is lower. As a result, the air will flow from the warmer region to the cooler region. This generates air currents.
Why does ocean currents and global wind patterns which are caused by convection currents most strongly affect a region's?
Ocean currents and global wind patterns strongly affect a region's climate because they help distribute heat energy around the Earth. Warm ocean currents can increase temperatures in coastal areas, while cold ocean currents can decrease temperatures. Similarly, wind patterns can bring moisture or dry air to a region, affecting its precipitation patterns.
What creates winds in the atmosphere and therefore currents in the ocean?
The ocean stores huge quantities of energy . This energy and the heat exchange between the ocean and atmosphere drives the winds and atmospheric circulation around the world. These winds drive ocean surface currents.
What factors produce such temperature readings in North America such as air pressure or air masses?
There are eleven factors that affect air temperature readings. They are latitude, altitude, season, distribution of land and water, topography, ocean currents, winds, clouds and rains, color of the soil, and slope of the soil.
What kind of currents cause wind?
Winds are caused by differences in air pressure not currents. Air under high pressure moves toward areas of low pressure.
