Waves and Currents

Waves and Currents

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What powers surface currents in the ocean?

Back

Wind

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for how much salt is dissolved in a liquid?

Back

Salinity

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In what pattern do surface currents move?

Back

Circular

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of current is caused by differences in density?

Back

Density Current

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the movement of water deep in the ocean?

Back

Differences in densities

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main source of energy for ocean currents?

Back

The sun (indirectly through wind) and wind.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between surface currents and deep ocean currents?

Back

Surface currents are driven by wind, while deep ocean currents are driven by differences in density.

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