Ocean, Atmosphere, and Climate

Ocean, Atmosphere, and Climate

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are warm ocean currents and where do they generally come from?

Back

Warm ocean currents are streams of water that flow from the equator towards the poles, bringing warm water to cooler regions.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the continuous paths that ocean water flows in?

Back

Currents.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a gyre in the context of ocean currents?

Back

A gyre is a circular system of currents in the Earth's major oceans.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Coriolis effect?

Back

The apparent deflection of moving air and water due to Earth's rotation.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does temperature measure in a sample of matter?

Back

The average kinetic energy of the particles in that sample.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary source of energy that drives ocean currents?

Back

The sun, which heats the water and creates differences in temperature and density.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do ocean currents affect climate?

Back

Ocean currents help regulate temperatures and weather patterns by distributing heat around the planet.

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