Honors Oceanography Unit 5 Test Review

Honors Oceanography Unit 5 Test Review

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12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What occurs during an El Niño event?

Back

A strong equatorial countercurrent develops in the Pacific.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which ocean surface current carries the greatest volume of water?

Back

The West Wind Drift.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do countercurrents and undercurrents generally move compared to the surface current above?

Back

They move slower and in the opposite direction.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the indirect, ultimate source of most of the energy for ocean currents?

Back

The sun.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What weather phenomenon is located at the leading edge of a warm air mass?

Back

Warm Front.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary effect of an El Niño event on global weather patterns?

Back

It can lead to increased rainfall in some regions and droughts in others.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the West Wind Drift in ocean circulation?

Back

It helps to distribute heat and regulate climate by moving warm water from the equator towards the poles.

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