Ocean Currents

Front

What is a circular system of currents in the Earth's major oceans?

Back

Gyre

Front

As you go deeper in the ocean, does the water become colder and less salty? (True/False)

Back

False

Front

What are the two types of ocean currents?

Back

Surface and deep

Front

What causes the Coriolis Effect?

Back

Earth's rotation

Front

What two factors affect the ocean's density and cause the Global Conveyor Belt to travel?

Back

Temperature and salinity

Front

What is the term for the large-scale movement of water in the ocean?

Back

Ocean current

Front

What is the name of the deep ocean current that is part of the Global Conveyor Belt?

Back

Thermohaline circulation

Front

What is upwelling in oceanography?

Back

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

Front

What is the primary driver of surface ocean currents?

Back

Wind

Front

How does temperature affect ocean water density?

Back

Colder water is denser than warmer water.