Flashcards: Ocean Currents, Tides and Waves

Flashcards: Ocean Currents, Tides and Waves

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

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Jeff Dwaine

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Due to the Coriolis Effect, water in the northern hemisphere moves

Back

clockwise

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Due to the Coriolis Effect, water in the southern hemisphere moves

Back

counter-clockwise

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Warm ocean currents generally come from

Back

The Equator

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Cold ocean currents generally come from

Back

Either Pole

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A horizontal movement of ocean water that is caused by wind and that occurs at or near the ocean's surface.

Back

Surface Current

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Warm

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The California Current (west coast) carries _________ water from Canada.

Back

Cold

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