Ocean Currents

Ocean Currents

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Science

7th Grade

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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 _______.

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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 ______.

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Back

Winds

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Regular movements of ocean water formed by density and are far below the surface, are called _________.

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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 ____________.

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Back

Gulf Stream Current

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