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Surface currents are a result of: Global Wind Patterns, Earth's Rotation, Density, All of the above

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Global Wind Patterns

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Deep Ocean currents are a result of

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Density Differences

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The Coriolis Effect is caused by

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Earth rotating on its axis

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The Gulf stream carries _____________ water from the east coast of The United States to the West coast of Europe.

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Warm

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What happens to a current when it comes in contact with a continent or landmass?

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It changes direction

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As you go deeper in the ocean, the water is colder and less salty.

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False

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Due to the Coriolis Effect, water in the northern hemisphere moves

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clockwise

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Due to the Coriolis Effect, water in the southern hemisphere moves

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counter-clockwise

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Warm ocean currents generally come from: The North Pole, The South Pole, The Equator, Both A and B

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The Equator

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Cold ocean currents generally come from

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The North Pole and The South Pole