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PROBLEM: How does the ocean circulation pattern compare with the
air circulation pattern?
HYPOTHESIS:
MATERIALS: simplified map of ocean currents, maps or internet on
wind direction
PROCEDURE: Use the map
below and trace the air
patterns listed below on the map using the information found in the
reader. Then answer the questions below.
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List the ocean current or land masses associated
with the wind circulation. |
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Polar easterlies (north)
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Prevailing westerlies (north)
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Northeast trades
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Doldrum
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Southeast trades
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Prevailing westerlies (south)
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Polar easterlies (south)
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For a larger printable version click on picture
1. What causes the main directions of the wind currents?
2. What part of the atmosphere are these wind currents located?
3. What gets in the way of the air and ocean directions?
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