ESS2.1/ESS2.2 Ocean currents and Wind

Front

What is the first effect of uneven heating on the Earth's surface?

Back

A difference in air pressure between two areas.

Front

What causes global and local winds?

Back

Air pressure differences from uneven heating.

Front

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

Back

Deep Currents.

Front

How is the Earth's atmosphere heated?

Back

Unevenly.

Front

What two factors affect the salinity in the ocean?

Back

Freezing and evaporation.

Front

What is the term for the movement of air caused by differences in temperature?

Back

Wind.

Front

What is the primary driver of ocean currents?

Back

Wind and the Earth's rotation.

Front

What is the Coriolis effect?

Back

The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

Front

What are surface currents?

Back

Warm water currents that flow near the ocean's surface.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and density in ocean water?

Back

Colder water is denser than warmer water.