Unit 7 Lesson 3: Ocean Currents
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does convection cause ocean currents?
Back
During the process of convection, energy in warm water is lost to its surroundings. The water cools, becomes denser, and sinks.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What can cause an increase in density that results in a deep ocean current?
Back
Warm water loses energy to its surroundings and cools.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which movement of ocean water has the greatest direct effect on the growth of producers? Options: Upwelling, Deep currents, Surface currents, Convection currents.
Back
Upwelling
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which three factors most directly affect surface currents in the oceans?
Back
Surface winds, the Coriolis effect, and continental deflection
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes wind?
Back
The sun's uneven heating of Earth's surface.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What makes up Earth's atmosphere?
Back
Nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, and water vapor.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What affect do ocean currents have on the atmosphere?
Back
The ocean can release energy into the atmosphere or absorb energy from the atmosphere; currents transport energy around the globe.
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