Winds & Ocean Currents

Front

Warm air/water _________ and cold air/water__________.

Back

rises, sinks

Front

Which statement correctly defines wind?

Back

The horizontal movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

Front

The density of ocean water is affected by temperature and ______________.

Back

salinity (salt content)

Front

What are winds that blow over short distances?

Back

Local Winds

Front

Which of the following types of water would SINK the fastest?

Back

cold and salty

Front

What is the primary cause of wind?

Back

The uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

Front

What is the Coriolis effect?

Back

The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

Front

What are global winds?

Back

Winds that blow steadily from specific directions over long distances.

Front

What is salinity?

Back

The concentration of salt in water.

Front

How do ocean currents affect climate?

Back

They help regulate temperatures by transporting warm and cold water around the globe.