Ocean Currents
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an ocean current?
Back
Movements of water that circulate in the ocean
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where on Earth would cold currents originate?
Back
Near the poles
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is water warmer near the equator?
Back
Because the equator receives more direct sunlight
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the result of the Sun unevenly heating air in the atmosphere and water in the ocean?
Back
Wind and ocean currents
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ocean currents?
- Ocean currents help to regulate climate
- Ocean currents distribute water that has been unevenly heated by the sun
- Regions near cold ocean currents tend to have cooler climates
- Ocean currents cause the tides to change
Back
Ocean currents cause the tides to change
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
You are on vacation in a region that is located near a warm ocean current. What type of climate would you expect this region to experience?
Back
Warm and humid
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Ocean currents that circulate near the equator carry ____ water to other regions.
Back
Warm
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