Ocean Currents, Pollution, + Climate

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
DEEP CURRENTS are caused by...
- movement of the jet stream
- differences in temperature + salinity (DENSITY)
- rotation of Earth
- differences in animal species
Back
differences in temperature + salinity (DENSITY)
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes Earth's ocean currents to move in a circular pattern?
Back
Coriolis Effect
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is TRUE about the GLOBAL OCEAN CONVEYOR BELT showing deep, density currents?
Back
They influence climate by distributing energy from the Sun.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The Sun heats up Earth's equator more than the poles. THIS HEAT IS MOVED AROUND THE GLOBE BY ____________.
Back
ocean currents
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
WATER HOLDS HEAT! This allows ocean to....
Back
prevent rapid extreme temperature changes on nearby land
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which statement is TRUE?
Back
water (oceans) hold heat more efficiently than land
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What can be transported by ocean currents?
Back
Trash and heat (solar energy)
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