U4C14-15 24-25S1-3 Biogeochemical Process & Ocean Movements

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What are currents that occur at or near the surface of the ocean called?

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Surface Currents

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What causes the Coriolis Effect?

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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What are ocean waves the result of?

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The interaction of the hydrosphere with the moving atmosphere.

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How is heat energy transported in the global ocean?

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Heat energy in warm surface currents is transported to areas near Earth’s poles.

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What does upwelling provide for many sea organisms?

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Nutrients.

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Define Surface Currents.

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Currents that flow in the upper layer of the ocean, primarily driven by wind.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The deflection of moving objects, such as air and water, due to the rotation of the Earth.

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Explain the role of the hydrosphere in ocean wave formation.

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The hydrosphere interacts with the atmosphere, transferring energy and creating waves.

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What is the significance of upwelling in marine ecosystems?

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Upwelling brings nutrient-rich water from the deep ocean to the surface, supporting marine life.

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Describe the movement of heat energy in deep ocean currents.

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Heat energy in deep currents is transported from the ocean’s surface to deeper layers.

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