Science
Buoy
A floating device that can have many purposes. Buoy. A buoy is a floating marker used in water for navigation, to mark locations, or carry scientific instruments.
Convection
The transfer of heat energy from a warmer area to a cooler area in a liquid or gas. Convection. Convection is the movement of heat through fluids liquids or gases where warmer parts rise and cooler parts sink, creating a cycle.
Coriolis effect
The effect of Earth's rotation on the direction of winds and current. Coriolis effect. The Coriolis effect causes moving air and water to turn and twist due to Earth's rotation.
Gyre
A system of circulating ocean currents formed by wind and shape of continents. Gyre. A gyre is a large system of ocean currents that spiral around a central point influenced by Earth's rotation.
Isobar
A line on a weather map connecting points with the same air pressure. Isobar. An isobar is a line on a map that shows where the air pressure is the same, helping to predict weather patterns.
Isotherm
A line on a weather map connecting points with the same temperature. Isotherm. An isotherm is a line on a map that shows areas with the same temperature.
Ocean current
The movement of streams of ocean water. Ocean current. Ocean current is the continuous, directed movement of seawater generated by forces such as wind, water density differences, and tides.
Prevailing winds
A surface wind that blows from a particular direction and affects ocean currents. prevailing winds. Prevailing winds are consistent patterns of wind that generally blow in a specific direction across a region.
Radiometer
A device for measuring the power of electromagnetic radiation. Radiometer. A radiometer is a simple instrument that detects and measures the intensity of light or other electromagnetic radiation.
Sea surface temperature
The water temperature close to the ocean's surface. Sea surface temperature. It is the measure of how warm or cold the water is at the top layer of the ocean.
Surface current
The horizontal movement of water at or near the oceans surface. Surface current. Surface current is the continuous flow of ocean water driven by wind, moving across the surface.
