24 Ocean Topography, Currents, Waves Review

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What are the two types of ocean currents?

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Surface and deep currents.

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What is a large stream of water that moves through the ocean called?

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A current.

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What mainly drives surface currents in the ocean?

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Wind.

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What factors affect the density of ocean water?

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Salinity and temperature.

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What is the difference between a volcanic island and a seamount?

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A volcanic island rises above the water, while a seamount does not.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What is upwelling in oceanography?

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Upwelling is the process where deep, cold water rises to the surface, bringing nutrients.

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What are tides?

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Tides are the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun.

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What is a wave in the context of oceanography?

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A wave is a disturbance that travels through water, transferring energy.

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What is salinity?

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Salinity is the measure of the amount of salt dissolved in water.