Ocean Currents
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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are surface currents a result of?
Back
Global Wind Patterns
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes deep ocean currents?
Back
Density
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes the Coriolis Effect?
Back
Earth rotating on its axis
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The Gulf stream carries _____________ water from the east coast of The United States to the West coast of Europe.
Back
Warm
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Due to the Coriolis Effect, water in the northern hemisphere moves
Back
clockwise
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are a circular system of currents in the Earth's major oceans?
Back
gyre
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Regular movements of water far below the ocean's surface are called
Back
Deep Currents
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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