Wave, Currents and Plate Tectonics Test M 2022

The Coriolis Effect is caused by

• Earth rotating on its axis
• Gravity

Warm ocean currents generally come from

• The North Pole
• The Equator

Cold ocean currents generally come from

• The Equator
• Either Pole

A horizontal movement of ocean water that is caused by wind and that occurs at or near the ocean's surface.

• Global Conveyor Belt
• Surface Current

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

• Cold
• Warm 

The California Current (west coast) carries _________ water from canada

• Cold 
• Warm

How do warm-water currents affect the coastal areas along which they flow?

• Cool the coast
• Warm the coast

What name is given to large, destructive waves caused by underwater earthquakes and volcanoes?

• Storm surge

• Tsunami

Which ocean in the world is also known as the "Ring of Fire"

• Atlantic
• Pacific

An area with upwelling current is a great place for fishing

• True
• False