Ocean Currents

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

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Upwelling

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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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The large, circular surface-current pattern found in each ocean.

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Gyre

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The __________ is a surface current that flows along the eastern US and brings warm water to Europe.

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Gulf Stream

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The red arrows indicate ___

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Western boundary currents

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These surface currents are cooler, shallow, slower, and move less water.

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Eastern boundary currents

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In convection, COOL air or water

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Sinks

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In convection, WARM air or water

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Rises