What are ocean currents?

Ocean Currents Quiz

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Science
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2nd Grade
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Hard
Kathleen Peterson
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41 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A small stream of water flowing in no specific direction.
A large volume of water flowing in a certain direction.
The rise and fall of ocean water levels.
A weather pattern affecting the ocean's surface temperature.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are surface currents formed in bodies of water?
The moon's gravitational pull on the water
Wind transfers energy to water and forms waves and currents by friction
Changes in water temperature and salinity
Tectonic activity beneath the ocean floor
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does water move to form surface currents?
Vertically
In a circular motion
Horizontally
Randomly
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What drives the formation of surface currents?
Tidal forces
Temperature differences
Wind
Earth's rotation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a gyre?
A. A type of sea creature
B. A circular system of currents
C. A method of measuring ocean depth
D. A coastal landform
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which direction do gyres circle in the Northern Hemisphere?
Counterclockwise
Clockwise
In a straight line
Randomly
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which direction do gyres circle in the Southern Hemisphere?
Clockwise
Counterclockwise
In a straight line
Randomly
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