FLASHCARD: Ocean Currents & Wind

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What is the cycle that powers the ocean currents, weather, and tectonic plates?

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Convection current

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In convection, what happens to warm air?

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Warm air rises.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ocean currents? Ocean currents help to regulate climate, Ocean currents distribute water that has been unevenly heated by the sun, Regions near cold ocean currents tend to have cooler climates, Ocean currents cause the tides to change.

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Ocean currents cause the tides to change.

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True or False: The sun provides the energy necessary to drive convection within Earth's oceans.

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True

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What type of heat transfer is responsible for the movement of warm water rising and cold water sinking?

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Convection

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Define ocean currents.

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Ocean currents are large-scale movements of water within the oceans, driven by factors such as wind, temperature, and salinity.

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What role do ocean currents play in climate regulation?

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Ocean currents help to distribute heat around the planet, influencing climate patterns.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature.

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How do ocean currents affect marine life?

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Ocean currents transport nutrients and organisms, affecting the distribution and abundance of marine species.

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What is the relationship between wind and ocean currents?

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Winds drive surface ocean currents, creating patterns of movement in the water.