Ocean Currents Quiz (English)

What is also known as "The Global Conveyor Belt"?

• Global warming

• Climate change

• Ocean currents

• Weather patterns

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We studied a real life phenomenon that happens every 2 to 7 years where the oceans get warmer. In California, we experience a more rainy season. In Australia, they experience more drought and wildfires. What is this called?

• El Nino

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• La Nina

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What causes surface currents in the ocean?

• Density differences

• Temperature differences

• Wind over the water

• Salinity differences

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What is the definition of convection?

• The amount of matter in a given space or volume

• A circular movement of liquids caused by temperature differences

• Saltiness or dissolved salt content of a body of water

• Relating to the whole world

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What causes the ocean water to move in a curved pattern rather than straight up and down?

• Temperature and salinity differences

• Density differences

• Global Conveyor Belt

• Coriolis Effect

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What is the average kinetic energy of all the particles in a material?

• Salinity

• Density

• Temperature

• Convection

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In San Francisco, the air is usually cold. What can you conclude about the ocean currents in the bay?

• The ocean currents bring cold water to the bay.

• The ocean currents bring warm water to the bay.

• There are no ocean currents in the bay.

• The ocean currents are caused by wind.

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Near the North Pole, what kind of water can you expect to find there?

• Cold and dense salty water.

• Warm and less dense salty water.

• Less dense freshwater.

• Dense freshwater.

How do oceans affect weather and climate?

• They cause wind and rain.

• Oceans distribute heat all around the world.

• The air affects the ocean temperature.

• Oceans cause global warming.

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What is the main factor that causes deep ocean currents?

• Wind over the water

• Density differences

• Temperature and salinity differences

• Coriolis Effect

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