Ocean Currents and Climate

Front

Density of seawater increases with a(n) _______________ in temperature.

Back

decrease

Front

Density of seawater increases with a(n) ___________ in salinity.

Back

increase

Front

Choose the statement that is true:

• the sun heats the surface of the Earth evenly
• direct heating at the sun is greater at the north and south pole
• direct heating of the sun is greater at the equator
• direct heating from the sun happens randomly on the Earth's surface

Back

direct heating of the sun is greater at the equator

Front

What causes the movement of currents as shown in the picture?

Back

temperature and salinity differences

Front

Which of the following statements is true?

• temperatures near the ocean are always warmer
• temperatures near the ocean are usually more extreme
• temperatures near the ocean are always cooler
• temperatures near the ocean can be milder if there is a cold ocean current

Back

temperatures near the ocean can be milder if there is a cold ocean current

Front

Which city is most likely located on the leeward side of a mountain?

Back

A

Front

Why does Nevada have a drier climate than California?

Back

mountain range between California & Nevada

Front

What is this model a picture of?

Back

lake effect snow

Front

What caused these temperature differences?
Options: high tide, global conveyor belt, sea breeze, land breeze

Back

land breeze

Front

Why does Fresno have higher temperatures than Los Angeles?

Back

Los Angeles is near a cold water current, making it cooler.