Ocean Currents

Front

What causes ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere to curve to the right?

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Earth's spinning on its axis

Front

Where is ocean water the densest?

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The bottom

Front

Two types of ocean currents are

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surface and deep

Front

Temperature and salinity differences in ocean water cause:

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Deep Currents

Front

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

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Warm

Front

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

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False

Front

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

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clockwise

Front

Warm ocean currents generally come from

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The Equator

Front

A horizontal movement of ocean water that is caused by wind and that occurs at or near the ocean's surface.

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Surface Current

Front

What process brings the deep cold ocean currents up to the surface?

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Convection Currents