Winds & Ocean Currents

Front

Warm air/water _________ and cold air/water__________.

Back

rises, sinks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Front

Currents that occur at or near the surface of the ocean are called __________.

Back

Surface Currents

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What causes differences in air pressure?

Back

Unequal heating of the earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

Which of the following winds occurs at night when cool air blows from the land to the ocean?

Back

Land Breeze

Front

Surface currents are mainly caused by __________.

Back

Wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the Coriolis Effect?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is a Sea Breeze?

Back

A Sea Breeze is a wind that blows from the sea to the land, typically occurring during the day.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Front

What are Deep Currents?

Back

Deep Currents are ocean currents that flow below the surface, driven by differences in water density.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is Convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the main driver of ocean currents?

Back

Wind is the main driver of surface ocean currents.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6