Ocean Currents

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Movements of ocean water in a continuous flow are called?

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ocean currents

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The Coriolis Effect is caused by

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Earth rotating on its axis

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

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clockwise

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

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counter-clockwise

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Deep Ocean currents are a result of

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Density

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What causes surface currents?

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wind

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The more scientific name of the Global Conveyor Belt is _____?

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thermohaline circulation

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As you go deeper in the ocean, the water is colder and less salty.

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False

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Temperature and salinity differences in ocean water cause:

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Deep Currents

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The Gulf Stream originates in the Gulf of Mexico along the east coast of the United States. Is it a warm or cold current?

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Warm Current