Ocean currents and Climate Review

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1.
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What is the difference between weather and climate?
Back
Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average of these conditions over a long period.
2.
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What causes ocean currents?
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Ocean currents are caused by wind, differences in temperature and salinity, and the Earth's rotation.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Coriolis Effect?
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The Coriolis Effect is the deflection of moving objects, like ocean currents, due to the Earth's rotation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do temperature and salinity differences affect ocean water?
Back
They create density differences, which lead to the formation of deep currents.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a surface current?
Back
A surface current is a horizontal movement of ocean water that is primarily driven by wind.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of wind in ocean currents?
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Wind is the primary force that drives surface currents in the ocean.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere?
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In the Northern Hemisphere, ocean currents curve to the right due to the Coriolis Effect.
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