SOL 4.7 Oceans Unit Test

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What helps to regulate temperatures around the Earth?

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Ocean currents transport warm water from the Equator to the polar regions.

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What happens when water evaporates from the surface of the ocean?

Back

Salt is left behind.

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What do bright and unusual fish markings indicate?

Back

They can warn other fish to stay away, indicating danger.

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What would the land look like if all the water in the ocean were removed?

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It would look similar to land on the continents.

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What is NOT a cause of ocean currents?

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Water and air pollution.

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What are ocean currents?

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Ocean currents are large-scale movements of water within the oceans, driven by factors like wind, temperature, and salinity.

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

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They help distribute heat around the planet, influencing weather patterns and temperatures.

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What is salinity?

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Salinity is the measure of how much salt is dissolved in water.

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Why is the ocean salty?

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The ocean is salty because minerals and salts from rocks and soil are washed into it by rivers.

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What role do ocean currents play in marine ecosystems?

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They transport nutrients and organisms, supporting diverse marine life.