Quick Check - Ocean Currents
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Coriolis Effect?
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The Coriolis Effect is the phenomenon that causes moving air and water to turn and twist rather than to move in a straight line, due to the rotation of the Earth.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a gyre?
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A gyre is a huge circular pattern of rotating ocean currents.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the two types of ocean currents?
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The two types of ocean currents are surface currents and deep ocean currents.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of current is the Gulf Stream?
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The Gulf Stream is a warm current located on the east coast of the United States.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of current is the Peru Current?
Back
The Peru Current is a cold current located near the west coast of South America.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do ocean currents affect climate?
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Ocean currents help regulate the Earth's climate by distributing heat from the equator to the poles.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between surface currents and deep ocean currents?
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Surface currents are driven by wind and affect the upper layer of the ocean, while deep ocean currents are driven by differences in water density and temperature.
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