Ocean Currents and Density Mini Flashcard

Ocean Currents and Density Mini Flashcard

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Flashcard

Science

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-4, MS-PS1-4

+2

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What effect do warm-water currents have on coastal climates?

Back

They make the coastal climate warmer than the inland climate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are regular movements of water far below the ocean's surface called?

Back

Deep Currents.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the Southern Hemisphere, which direction do objects deflect due to the Coriolis Effect?

Back

Left.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of water does the Gulf Stream carry from the east coast of the United States to the west coast of Europe?

Back

Warm.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do currents release that can affect an area's climate?

Back

Heat energy.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are surface currents?

Back

Movements of water that occur at the ocean's surface, influenced by wind.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Coriolis Effect?

Back

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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