2.4 Ocean Currents

Multiple Choice

Ocean currents that occur near or at the surface of the water is called what?

• Deep currents
• Tidal waves
• Thermohaline currents
• Surface currents

Multiple Choice

When surface currents meet continents and are deflected changing their direction this is called?

• Coriolis Effect

• Thermal stratification
• Tidal mixing
• Continental Deflection

Fill in the Blanks

Surface currents absorb energy from the

and carry it to colder regions.

Multiple Select

True or False: Wind causes surface currents.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

What is the movement of water that helps to feed and support living organisms shown in this picture?

• CONVECTION CURRENT

• DEEP CURRENT

• UPWELLING