Geography A-Level
Ocean-atmosphere interactions
What Ocean-atmosphere interactions means in Geography A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Ocean-atmosphere interactions
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Cold ocean currents cool onshore winds, causing offshore condensation and fog but preventing rain from reaching the adjacent desert.
Topics that use Ocean-atmosphere interactions
- Deserts as natural systems (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Aridity Index
- Atmospheric circulation
- Ecosystem interactions
- Geomorphic feedback and equilibrium
- Landform
- Landscape evolution
- Spatial distribution
- Spatial distribution of biomes
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