Ocean Currents

Ocean Currents

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Other Sciences

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Surface currents are a result of

Back

Global Wind Patterns

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Gulf stream carries _____________ water from the east coast of The United States to the West coast of Europe.

Back

Warm

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Due to the Coriolis Effect, water in the northern hemisphere moves

Back

clockwise

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Due to the Coriolis Effect, water in the southern hemisphere moves

Back

counter-clockwise

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Warm ocean currents generally come from

Back

The Equator

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Cold ocean currents generally come from: The North Pole, The South Pole, The Equator, Both A and B

Back

Both A and B

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A cool current in the Pacific Ocean near North America that brings cold water down from Canada.

Back

California Current

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