
Ocean Currents and Their Impact
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12th Grade
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Simone Huey
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Warm currents on the eastern sides of continents produce warm, humid conditions.
Back
climate influence
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Water sinks in high-latitude regions, initiating these currents that help regulate the planet’s climate.
Back
deep currents
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Measuring average flow rates of surface currents can be challenging due to their variability.
Back
due to high variability, measuring is difficult
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Density-driven circulation is responsible for mixing deep ocean water masses.
Back
causes vertical mixing
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Floating device method
Back
A floating device is released into the current and its position is tracked over time
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Common tool for mapping deep currents
Back
Underwater floats
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Argo floats measurement capabilities
Back
Measure temperature, salinity, and other properties up to 2000 meters deep
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