Circulation in Earth's Ocean review for TEST

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The stream-like movement of ocean water in a regular pattern is called an .........

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ocean current

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In most areas, the winds and the currents move in similar directions. True or False?

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True

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More energy is received...

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near the equator

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As wind blows, ________is transferred from the wind to the ocean.

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energy

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Does the energy transfer from the wind to the water create ocean currents?

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True

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What 3 factors affect SURFACE currents? Options: water cycle, Coriolis effect, Global winds, Continental Deflections

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Coriolis effect, Global winds, Continental Deflections

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Properties of cold water:

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Less energy, Moves slow

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How would the addition of fresh water affect the salinity of a body of water?

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decrease salinity

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How would a drought affect the salinity of an ocean? (Think evaporation)

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increase salinity

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Define a gyre

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Circular movement of water in an inward spiral