Surface Currents

Surface Currents

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are surface currents?

Back

Surface currents are horizontal movements of ocean water that occur at or near the ocean's surface, primarily driven by wind and the Earth's rotation.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes surface currents to move from the poles to the equator?

Back

Surface currents are influenced by wind patterns, the Coriolis effect, and differences in water temperature and salinity, causing them to move from colder polar regions towards warmer equatorial regions.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the Coriolis Effect influence ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Coriolis Effect causes ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere to move in a clockwise direction due to the rotation of the Earth.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary energy form that ocean currents transport?

Back

Ocean currents primarily transport energy in the form of heat.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do large bodies of water like oceans affect the temperature of nearby land?

Back

Large bodies of water can moderate temperatures because water warms up and cools down more slowly than land, leading to cooler land temperatures in winter.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the effect of surface currents on coastal climates?

Back

Surface currents can significantly influence coastal climates by transporting warm or cold water, which affects local temperatures and weather patterns.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between warm and cold ocean currents?

Back

Warm ocean currents originate near the equator and carry warm water towards the poles, while cold ocean currents originate near the poles and carry cold water towards the equator.

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