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WatA 2.3
Currents and Climate
Term | Definition |
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current | A large stream of moving water that flows through the oceans. |
Coriolis effect | The effect of Earth’s rotation on the direction of winds and currents. |
climate | The average annual conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds, and clouds in an area. |
El Niño | An abnormal climate event that occurs every two to seven years in the Pacific Ocean, causing changes in winds, currents, and weather patterns for one to two years. |
La Niña | A climate event in the eastern Pacific Ocean in which surface waters are colder than normal. |