Wind and Ocean Currents Review

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What causes a land breeze?

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A land breeze is caused by warm air over the sea and cool air over the land, leading to a flow of air from land to sea.

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What is a surface current?

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A surface current is a horizontal movement of ocean water caused by wind, occurring at or near the ocean's surface.

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In which direction do ocean currents in the Southern Hemisphere appear to curve?

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Ocean currents in the Southern Hemisphere appear to curve counterclockwise.

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What is the primary factor that causes wind?

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Temperature is the primary factor that causes wind, as differences in temperature create pressure differences.

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Where do warm ocean currents generally originate from?

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Warm ocean currents generally come from the Equator.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the sea to the land, caused by the temperature difference between the cooler sea and warmer land.

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What is the Gulf Stream?

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The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows up the eastern coast of the United States.

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What is the Global Conveyor Belt?

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The Global Conveyor Belt is a large system of ocean currents that circulates water around the globe, affecting climate and weather patterns.

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What is a gyre?

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A gyre is a large system of rotating ocean currents, typically driven by wind and the Coriolis effect.

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How does temperature affect ocean currents?

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Temperature affects ocean currents by creating density differences in water, which drives the movement of currents.

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