Coriolis Effect and Ocean Currents REVIEW

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What two factors makeup climate?

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Temperature & Precipitation

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Which is the desert climograph?

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B

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What are the two types of water currents?

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Surface and Deep

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What climate zone is located near the equator where the sun is directly overhead all year?

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Tropical

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What is the main cause of the Coriolis Effect?

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Earth’s rotation

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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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How do ocean currents affect climate?

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They help distribute heat around the planet, influencing weather patterns.

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What are surface currents?

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Ocean currents that occur in the upper part of the ocean, driven by wind.

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What are deep ocean currents?

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Currents that flow beneath the surface, driven by differences in water density.

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What is the role of trade winds in ocean currents?

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They help drive surface currents in tropical regions.