Opdycke 1 24/25 RRMS Currents

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What is the Global Conveyor Belt?

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A constantly moving system of deep-ocean circulation driven by temperature and salinity that moves water around the globe.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a Jet Stream?

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Long narrow tubes of air that move weather across the country from west to east.

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What causes wind?

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The horizontal movement of air caused by differences in air pressure.

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What factors affect surface currents?

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Global winds, Coriolis effect, and continental deflection.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What happens to cool air in convection?

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Cool air sinks.

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Define surface currents.

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Surface currents are the horizontal movement of water at the ocean's surface, primarily driven by wind.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What are the main types of ocean currents?

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Surface currents and deep ocean currents.

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How do tides affect ocean currents?

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Tides can influence the direction and strength of ocean currents, especially in coastal areas.

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What is the role of temperature in ocean currents?

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Temperature differences in water can create density variations, driving the movement of ocean currents.

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