Ocean/Wind Currents

Ocean/Wind Currents

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Science

7th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-5, MS-LS2-3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What generates surface ocean currents?

Back

Wind

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2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are currents that occur at or near the surface of the ocean called?

Back

Surface Currents

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3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes differences in air pressure?

Back

The uneven heating of the earth.

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4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two types of ocean currents?

Back

Surface and Deep

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5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the warm, strong current off the coast of Florida?

Back

Gulf Stream

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6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Coriolis effect?

Back

The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are deep ocean currents primarily driven by?

Back

Differences in water density due to temperature and salinity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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