Brown's Ocean Currents Retake

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What causes surface currents in the ocean?

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Wind

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True or False: Density is how tightly packed molecules are.

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True

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What are movements of ocean water in a continuous flow called?

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Ocean currents

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What process brings deep cold ocean currents up to the surface?

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Convection Currents

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Why is ocean water more dense than fresh water at the same temperature?

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Salinity

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What role do convection currents play in ocean currents?

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Convection currents help to circulate water by moving warm water up and cold water down.

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What is salinity?

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Salinity is the measure of the amount of salt dissolved in water.

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How do global wind patterns affect ocean currents?

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Global wind patterns drive surface currents, influencing the direction and speed of ocean water movement.

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

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Surface currents are driven by wind and occur at the top layer of the ocean, while deep ocean currents are driven by differences in density and temperature.