Atmospheric and Ocean Currents

Multiple Choice

The amount of heart energy in the air.

• Air Pressure

• Air Temperature

• Humidity

• Wind Speed

• Wind Direction

Explanation Slide...

Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor present in the air. It directly measures how much moisture is in the atmosphere, making it the correct answer to the question about the amount of water vapor.

Multiple Choice

The amount of water vapor in the air.

• Air Pressure

• Air Temperature

• Humidity

• Wind Speed

• Wind Direction

Explanation Slide...

Air temperature plays a crucial role in determining precipitation. Warmer air can hold more moisture, leading to increased humidity and potential rainfall, while cooler air can lead to condensation and precipitation.

Multiple Choice

Determines the state of precipitation.

• Air Pressure

• Air Temperature

• Humidity

• Wind Speed

• Wind Direction

Explanation Slide...

Air pressure is a key factor in determining sky conditions. High pressure typically indicates clear skies, while low pressure can lead to increased humidity and cloud formation, suggesting more water vapor in the atmosphere.

Multiple Choice

Determines if skies are clear or full of water vapor.

• Air Pressure

• Air Temperature

• Humidity

• Wind Speed

• Wind Direction

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains how El Niño conditions can affect weather patterns in Florida?

• El Niño typically leads to drier and cooler winters in Florida.

• El Niño causes more frequent hurricanes in Florida.

• El Niño results in wetter and warmer winters in Florida.

• El Niño has no impact on Florida's weather.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following movements of ocean water has the greatest direct effect on the growth of producers?

• upwelling

• deep current

• surface current

• convection current

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can cause an increase in density that results in a deep ocean current?

• The sun heats the water’s surface.

• A warm wind blows across cold water.

• An iceberg melts, adding fresh water to ocean water.

• Warm water loses energy to its surroundings and cools.

Multiple Choice

How does convection cause ocean currents?

• During the process of convection, energy is transferred to the atmosphere, forming winds. These winds power surface currents.

• During the process of convection, the heating of surface water by the sun results in upwelling.

• During the process of convection, energy in warm water is lost to its surroundings. The water cools, becomes denser, and sinks.

• During the process of convection, more minerals and gases dissolve in warm water. This increases the density of the warm water and causes it to sink.

Multiple Choice

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

• Cold

• Warm

• Freezing

• Fresh

Multiple Choice

Ocean currents affect climates around the world. Based on the map, which area MOST likely has a warmer climate than expected?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

What causes surface currents north and south of the equator to move in different directions?

• Gases in the ocean

• The rotation of the Earth

• Temperature differences

• Continental deflection

Multiple Choice

Which best describes the Gulf Stream?

• A cold ocean current that cools the weather off near Australia.

• A cold ocean current that helps decrease global warming.

• A warm ocean current that influences weather along the east coast of the U.S. and up toward Europe.

• A warm ocean current that influences weather in Cuba and moves toward Antarctica.

Do worksheet 2.10

​use the slide on Canvas the assignment (worksheet 2.20) as a guide for the coloring part.