Ocean Currents Flashcard Review

Ocean Currents Flashcard Review

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7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which ocean currents are created by the friction between persistent surface winds and the ocean's surface?

Back

Wind-driven currents

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Thermohaline circulation helps regulating Earth's climate and supports marine life by distributing heat and nutrients throughout the ocean.

Back

True

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What connects all of Earth's oceans, transports heat, nutrients, and dissolved gases around the globe?

Back

thermohaline circulation

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are gyres?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary force that creates wind-driven ocean currents?

Back

surface wind friction

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the Northern Hemisphere, the Coriolis effect causes currents to deflect in which direction?

Back

to the right

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which process causes surface water to move at a 45-degree angle to wind direction?

Back

Ekman transport

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