Density Circulation Flashcard

Front

Decreasing ocean temperature causes the density of the water to ______.

Back

increase

Front

_______ causes the Coriolis Effect

Back

Earth's rotation

Front

The __________ is a surface current that flows along the eastern US and brings warm water to Europe.

Back

Gulf Current

Front

________ and _______ affect the ocean's density and cause the Global Conveyor Belt to travel

Back

temperature and salinity

Front

The more scientific name of the Global Conveyor Belt is _____?

Back

thermohaline circulation

Front

What affects the density of water? Salt, Temperature, The seasons of the year, Both A and B

Back

Both A and B

Front

When surface currents meet continents they ___?

Back

Are deflected (change paths)

Front

Two types of ocean currents are: local and global, sea and land, surface and deep, warm and cold.

Back

surface and deep

Front

What are a circular system of currents in the Earth's major oceans?

Back

gyre

Front

The Gulf Stream carries warm water to the North Atlantic Ocean, which contributes to

Back

a mild climate for the British Isles.