SG Ocean Currents I

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What are regular movements of water far below the ocean's surface called?

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Deep Currents

Front

What is the term for the movement of deep, cold, nutrient-filled water to the surface of the ocean?

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Upwelling

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How does water in the northern hemisphere move due to the Coriolis Effect?

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Clockwise

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What are currents that occur at or near the surface of the ocean called?

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Surface Currents

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What factors affect the density of water?

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Both Salt & Temperature

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What is the primary cause of ocean currents?

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Wind, Earth's rotation, and differences in water density.

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What is the difference between surface currents and deep currents?

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Surface currents are found at the top layer of the ocean, while deep currents flow below the surface.

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What role do ocean currents play in climate?

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They help regulate temperatures and weather patterns around the globe.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The deflection of moving objects, like water, due to Earth's rotation.

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What is upwelling and why is it important?

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Upwelling is the process of nutrient-rich water rising to the surface, supporting marine life.