This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Ocean currents do not follow wind patterns exactly; rather, they spiral in semiclosed circular ... (Read 86 times)

hubes95

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 561
on: Jul 13, 2018
Ocean currents do not follow wind patterns exactly; rather, they spiral in semiclosed circular whirls called ___________________ _.
   
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

Jet streams can form near Earths surface as well. One such jet develops just above the central plains of the United States, where it occasionally attains speeds exceeding 60 knots. This wind speed maximum, which usually flows from the south or southwest, is known as a(n) ___________________ _ jet.
   
  Fill in the blank with correct word.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

yeungji

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 319
Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: gyres

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: low-level
low level


hubes95

  • Member
  • Posts: 561
Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Wow, this really help

juliaf

  • Member
  • Posts: 344
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.

Did you know?

Medications that are definitely not safe to take when breastfeeding include radioactive drugs, antimetabolites, some cancer (chemotherapy) agents, bromocriptine, ergotamine, methotrexate, and cyclosporine.

Did you know?

Most fungi that pathogenically affect humans live in soil. If a person is not healthy, has an open wound, or is immunocompromised, a fungal infection can be very aggressive.

Did you know?

Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.

Did you know?

Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.

The open ocean is the most extensive biome on earth. The open ocean is the most extensive biome on earth.
Heat Stress and Wind Chill: Indices of Human Discomfort Heat Stress and Wind Chill: Indices of Human Discomfort
Circular palmar petrissage back up the spine from buttocks to shoulders. Tissues lift as hands trace ... Circular palmar petrissage back up the spine from buttocks to shoulders. Tissues lift as hands trace ...
Ocean water flows vertically and horizontally, influencing climate Ocean water flows vertically and horizontally, influencing climate
Patterns of tissue injury secondary to gunshot wounds. Patterns of tissue injury secondary to gunshot wounds.
Methylation patterns of CpG dinucleotides Methylation patterns of CpG dinucleotides
Video: Five phases of cardiac cycle & Atrial contraction

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library