The Coriolis Effect makes things (like planes or currents of air) traveling long distances around the Earth appear to move at a curve (not a straight line)
15
Hemisphere
Half of the Earth
15
Prevailing
To be usual, common, or popular
15
Latitude
Distance north or south of the equator measured in degrees up to 90 degrees
15
Differential
Relating to quantitative differences
15
Equatorial
Of, relating to, or located at the equator or an equator
15
Descending
To pass from a higher place or level to a lower one
15
Counterclockwise
In a direction opposite to that in which the hands of a clock rotate as viewed from in front
15
Doldrums
A part of the ocean near the equator abounding in calms, squalls, and light shifting winds