What causes gyres?

Front

A circular ocean current is called _______.

Back

a gyre

Front

What is the density of an object with a mass of 10g and a volume of 2ml?

Back

5

Front

The Gulf Stream carries _____________ water from the east coast of The United States to the West coast of Europe.

Back

Warm

Front

The Coriolis Effect is caused by _____________.

Back

Earth rotating on its axis

Front

Which does NOT CAUSE gyres?

Back

plastic pollution

Front

What is a gyre?

Back

A large system of rotating ocean currents, primarily driven by wind and the Coriolis effect.

Front

What role does the Coriolis Effect play in ocean currents?

Back

It causes moving water to turn and twist, influencing the direction of ocean currents.

Front

What factors contribute to the formation of gyres?

Back

The shape of continents, the Coriolis Effect, and uneven heating of the Earth.

Front

Name the five major ocean gyres.

Back

North Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Pacific, South Pacific, Indian Ocean.

Front

How does wind influence ocean currents?

Back

Wind pushes the surface water, creating currents that can develop into gyres.