Ocean Currents - Study Guide
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Science
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8th Grade
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Kylene Kraft
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What major influence does the ocean have on weather and climate?
Back
By absorbing energy from the sun, releasing it over time, and globally redistributing it through ocean currents.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Coriolis Effect?
Back
The effect of Earth's rotation causing the paths of fluids (air and water) to curve.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Surface ocean currents are caused mainly by ______ and the Coriolis Effect.
Back
wind
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is NOT a cause of deep ocean currents? A) Sea-to-air heat transfer, B) Differences in temperature and salinity, C) Solar warming of ocean water, D) Wind blowing across the surface
Back
Wind blowing across the surface
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the name of the system that describes the global movement of ocean currents?
Back
Global Ocean Conveyor Belt
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Ocean currents carry ______ to different areas of the world.
Back
heat
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Ocean currents
Back
Stream-like movement of ocean water in a regular pattern.
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