Ocean Currents & Waves

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The deflection of wind and water currents due to the rotation of the Earth is called...

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The Coriolis Effect

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In the northern hemisphere, gyres rotate ____________, while in the southern hemisphere, gyres rotate ____________.

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Clockwise; Counterclockwise

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Similar to the greenhouse effect, the ocean...

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Traps thermal energy from the sun.

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To help regulate Earth's temperature, warm water tends to travel towards the __________, while cool water travels towards the __________.

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North and South Poles; The equator

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How does the ocean help redistribute the Sun's heat concentrated near the Equator?

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Carrying thermal energy trapped in warm water to the poles.

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This Image represents...
Options: Downwelling, Upwelling, Thermohaline circulation, Rip Current

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Upwelling

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Why are breaking waves in places like Hawaii and California more dramatic and better for surfing?

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The ocean floor in California and Hawaii is much steeper, causing waves to get taller and break more dramatically.

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What does it mean when ocean waves are described as orbital progressive waves?

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The energy in the wave moves in a circular pattern as it moves forward.

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The main current that flows around Earth in a 1,000 year cycle is known as the...
Options: Mainstream, Global Conveyor Belt, 1,000 year current, Global Current Stream

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Global Conveyor Belt

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What has the greatest influence on the Tides?

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The moon's gravity