6 SSt Ocean Currents

What are ocean currents?

• Ocean currents are seasonal changes in ocean temperature.

• Ocean currents are the movement of fish in the ocean.

• Ocean currents are continuous, directed movements of seawater.

• Ocean currents are large waves that crash onto the shore.

What forces generate ocean currents?

• wind

• temperature

• salinity differences

• All of the mentioned

How do ocean currents affect climate?

• distributes heat

• influences weather patterns

• transporting water, heat, nutrients, and organisms

• All of the mentioned

What is the Gulf Stream?

• A freshwater river that flows into the Atlantic Ocean.

• A type of tropical storm that occurs in the Gulf of Mexico.

• A cold ocean current in the Pacific Ocean that warms the air.

• A warm ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean that influences climate.

Where does the Gulf Stream originate?

Which region does the Gulf Stream flow towards?

How does the Gulf Stream affect Western Europe's climate?

• leading to cooling Western Europe's climate, resulting in colder winters.

• The Gulf Stream has no impact on Western Europe's climate.

• leading to increased rainfall and flooding in Western Europe.

• leading to milder winters and overall warmer temperatures.

What is one effect of ocean currents on marine life?

• distributes nutrients

• distributes carbon dioxide

• supports all kind of life

• All of the mentioned

Why is Canada colder than Western Europe at similar latitudes?

• Canada has more mountains than Western Europe.

• proximity to the equator

• influence of cold Arctic air

• polar air masses

Earth's rotation causes the ____ effect