Ocean/Wind Currents

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What generates surface ocean currents?
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Wind
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are currents that occur at or near the surface of the ocean called?
Back
Surface Currents
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes differences in air pressure?
Back
The uneven heating of the earth.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the two types of ocean currents?
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Surface and Deep
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the warm, strong current off the coast of Florida?
Back
Gulf Stream
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Coriolis effect?
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The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are deep ocean currents primarily driven by?
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Differences in water density due to temperature and salinity.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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