A part of the ocean near the equator abounding in calms, squalls, and light shifting winds
Descending
To pass from a higher place or level to a lower one
Prevailing
To be usual, common, or popular
Equatorial
Of, relating to, or located at the equator or an equator
Latitude
Distance north or south of the equator measured in degrees up to 90 degrees
Tropics
The region of Earth surrounding the Equator
Coriolis
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)
Landmasses
A large area of land
Hemisphere
Half of the Earth
Differential
Relating to quantitative differences
Counterclockwise
In a direction opposite to that in which the hands of a clock rotate as viewed from in front
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