Ocean, Atmosphere, & Climate

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What determines the direction of ocean currents?

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Prevailing winds and the position of continents.

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Which current brings cool water to the land it passes?

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Current 2.

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True or False: Cold currents come from the direction of the poles.

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True.

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True or False: Energy transfers from cold objects to warm objects.

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False.

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What are winds that move in one direction and are strong enough to push ocean currents?

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Prevailing winds.

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Define ocean currents.

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Large-scale movements of water within the oceans, driven by factors such as wind, temperature, and salinity.

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What is the role of prevailing winds in ocean currents?

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They influence the direction and strength of ocean currents.

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What is the difference between cold and warm ocean currents?

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Cold currents originate from polar regions, while warm currents come from equatorial regions.

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

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They help regulate temperatures and weather patterns by distributing heat across the planet.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The deflection of moving objects, including ocean currents, due to the rotation of the Earth.