Atmospheric & Oceanic Circulation

Which factor(s) affect oceanic circulation?

(Check all that apply)

• Temperature

• Wind

• Salt

• Ice

TRUE OR FALSE: Warm air sinks, cool air rises

• True

• False

The movement of the air due to Earth's spin is called the...

• Circulation Effect

• Coriolis Effect

• Cardio Effect

• Corduroy Effect

In a convection cell, warm air moves away from the _____ and toward the _____

• Equator; Poles

• Poles; Equator

• Land; Sea

• Sea; Land

Salty water is _____ dense than fresh water, so it _____

• More; Sinks

• Less; Sinks

• More; Floats

• Less; Floats