Oceans, Atmosphere, and Climate Lesson 2.1

How can changes in ocean currents impact ocean surface temperatures?

• By affecting the distribution of warm and cold water

• By altering the flow of heat around the globe

• By influencing weather patterns in coastal regions

• By changing the salinity levels of the water

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How is energy from the sun transferred around Earth?

• Through the motion of water in ocean currents

• By wind patterns

• Via volcanic eruptions

• Through seismic activity

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Surface currents in the ocean come together to form ___, moving water in predictable patterns globally.

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How do changes in ocean currents impact the distribution of energy and temperatures? (Use words from the prompt and evidence from the article in your answer.)

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What incident in 1990 demonstrated how ocean currents carry objects and organisms all over the world?

• Shark attacks in the Pacific Ocean

• Oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico

• Shoes washing up on beaches in Oregon, Hawaii, and Japan

• Seaweed blooms in the Caribbean Sea

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What type of water do currents moving away from the equator carry?

• Warm water

• Cold water

• Saline water

• Freshwater

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