Ocean Currents Quiz

What is the Gulf Stream current?

• A current that helps fish and plants move in the ocean

• A current that flows in a clockwise pattern in the Atlantic Ocean

• A current that flows from the warm equator to the cold North and South Poles

• A current that carries minerals from the bottom of the ocean to the surface

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Why are ocean currents important for living things in the ocean?

• They provide transportation for fish and plants

• All of the above

• They help maintain suitable climates for living things

• They bring nutrients from the surface to the deep ocean

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What causes ocean currents?

• All of the above

• The rotation of the Earth

• The movement of cold water from the poles

• The warming of water by the sun

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Why are rivers and lakes not salty like the ocean?

• Rivers and lakes constantly get minerals rinsed out of them

• Rainwater washes minerals from the land into the ocean

• Rivers and lakes have outlets to the ocean

• The minerals in rivers and lakes sink to the bottom

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What is the purpose of a data marker buoy?

• To measure the temperature of the ocean

• To collect samples of plankton

• To study the behavior of fish

• To track ocean currents

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How do ocean currents affect the climate of different regions?

• They keep the tropics cool and the icelanders hot

• They change the climate of the entire world

• All of the above

• They make certain regions warmer or colder than they would be otherwise

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What is the purpose of the Gulf Stream current?

• To carry minerals from the bottom of the ocean to the surface

• To transport warm water from the equator to Europe

• To provide food for fish and plants

• To create a clockwise pattern in the Atlantic Ocean

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Why does an egg float in salt water but not in fresh water?

• Salt water has more stuff in it, making it denser

• Salt water has a higher pH level, making it less dense

• Salt water is warmer than fresh water

• Salt water has more oxygen, making it buoyant

What is the purpose of ocean currents for plankton?

• To keep the water at the right temperature for growth

• To help them float around in the ocean

• All of the above

• To provide transportation and food

Why are the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf Stream current important?

• All of the above

• They provide transportation routes between land areas

• They help maintain a warmer climate in Europe

• They have the most powerful current in the world

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