Ocean Currents Review

What do you notice about the global wind and surface current patterns? In general, the direction of the wind flows in the _______________ direction as the ocean surface currents.

• same
• opposite

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In the Northern Hemisphere, moving currents will appear to deflect _____________

• to the East
• to the West
• to their right
• to their left

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In the Southern Hemisphere, moving currents will appear to deflect _____________

• to the East
• to the West
• to their right
• to their left

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The difference in direction is caused by the _________________ ________________.

• Rotation Effect
• Corona Effect
• Coriolis Effect

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The East coasts of land masses generally have ___________ water currents.

• warm
• cold

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The West coasts of land masses generally have ___________ water currents.

• warm
• cold

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The East coast climates will generally be _____________ than they're supposed to be.

• warmer
• cooler

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The West coast climates will generally be _____________ than they're supposed to be.

• warmer
• cooler

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Look at the pattern of cold and warm water currents. What seems to determine whether a current carries warm or cold water?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The term ___________ refers to the amount of salt dissolved in a body of water.

• density
• salinity
• biodiversity