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What is the term for the rain producing winds that blow over the Arabian sea?

I believe that you are thinking of the monsoon winds.


What causes the continuous flow of surface currents?

Surface currents in the ocean are the continuous movements of water found at the surface to just a few feet below. These currents are generated by the planet's prevailing winds-which are a direct result of the Sun's radiation and Earth's rotation.


What are the winds that blows steadily from specific directions over long distance?

prevaling winds


What are the winds that blow over short distance called?

Local Winds. And I'm only 12.;)


What factors influence precipitation and temperature?

The wonderful Factors of temperature are The distance from large bodies of water, ocean currents, and the direction of prevailing winds


The main factors that affect an areas temperature are pervailing winds and mountains?

Monsoon winds affect the climate of a region. Identify factors that influence temperature and precipitation. Latitude, altitude, distance from large bodies or water, climate, microclimate and ocean currents affect temperature and prevailing winds, mountains, and seasonal winds affect precipitation.


What is seasonal winds?

winds that bring moist water to the air


What are climate control?

1. Latitude 2. Altitude 3.Prevailing Winds 4.Topography 5.Distance from water 6.Nearby ocean currents


What factor affects the prevailing winds as they blow a cross the continent producing different climates?

latitude


The term for the distance over which wind blows uninterrupted is called what?

The term for the distance over which wind blows uninterrupted is called "fetch". Fetch is used in relation to areas of open water where winds can generate waves.


Isobars close together indicate what winds?

Isobars that are close together indicate strong winds. This is because a steep pressure gradient exists in such areas, leading to a rapid change in atmospheric pressure over a short distance. As a result, air moves more quickly from high-pressure to low-pressure areas, producing stronger wind speeds. Conversely, widely spaced isobars indicate lighter winds.


What does the weather statement Damaging winds Large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms mean?

It means that some thunderstorms are expected to produce winds capable of producing damage and hail greater than 2" in diameter. A few of the storms may be capable of producing tornadoes.