Meteorology Review

There are 2 types of ocean currents, this current gets its' energy is from friction and wind.

• Deep Ocean
• Surface

There are two types of currents, this type has a vertical component that mixes deep-water masses.

• Deep Ocean
• Surface

Which one of these is not a source of energy for surface currents?

• Gasoline
• Wind
• Friction

What causes vertical deep water currents?

• Gyres
• Nitrates
• Upwelling
• Evaporation

What is Salinity?

• Phosphates in water
• Nitrates in water
• Salt in water
• Oxygen in water

Which of these is not a process that decreases salinity?

• Precipitation
• Runoff from land
• Melting Icebergs 
• Evaporation

Where do waves get their energy?

• Sun
• Moon
• Wind
• Core

Which is the distance between 2 wave crests?

• Wavelength
• Wave Height
• Wave Width
• Wave Mass

Warm ocean currents generally come from

• The North Pole
• The South Pole
• The Equator
• Both A and B

Cold ocean currents generally come from

• The North Pole 
• The South Pole
• The Equator
• Both A and B