Ocean Currents
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Science
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7th Grade
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Alvin Lewis
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The movement of deep, cold, nutrient filled water to the surface of the ocean after the winds move the warmer water away is called _______.
Back
Upwelling
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Two types of ocean currents are
Back
surface and deep
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Surface currents are mainly formed by and driven by the ______.
Back
Winds
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Regular movements of ocean water formed by density and are far below the surface, are called _________.
Back
Deep Currents
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Ocean water is more dense than fresh water at the same temperature due to differences in _________.
Back
Salinity
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Deep Ocean currents are primarily caused by ________.
Back
temperature and salinity
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The warm, strong current off the coast of Florida is the ____________.
Back
Gulf Stream Current
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