The Role of the Ocean in Earth's Climate

What role does the ocean play in the earth's climate?

• It has no effect on climate.

• It redistributes heat around the globe.

• It only affects the climate of the poles.

• It cools down the entire planet.

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Which ocean current is mentioned as having a direct effect on the climate of countries it passes?

• The Pacific Stream

• The Gulf Stream

• The Arctic Stream

• The Indian Stream

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Where does the Gulf Stream carry warm water from?

• The Arctic

• The Caribbean and Florida

• The Mediterranean

• The Indian Ocean

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Which countries in Europe are specifically affected by the Gulf Stream?

• Spain and Portugal

• England and Ireland

• Italy and Greece

• Norway and Sweden

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Why does the northeastern part of the United States and Canada have a cooler climate?

• The Gulf Stream brings cold water.

• The Gulf Stream doesn’t bring warm water to its shores.

• The Gulf Stream brings warm water.

• The Gulf Stream is too far away.

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What is the Gulf Stream a part of?

• The global conveyor belt

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Arctic Circle

• The Indian Ocean

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What indirectly affects the climate according to the text?

• Ocean depth

• Wind direction

• Sunlight

• Rainfall

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What is still being studied by scientists around the world?

• The effect of ocean currents on the earth’s climate

• The effect of mountains on climate

• The effect of deserts on climate

• The effect of forests on climate

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What is the global conveyor belt?

• A system of ocean currents

• A type of wind pattern

• A mountain range

• A desert

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What is affected by wind direction according to the text?

• Temperature and humidity levels.
• Weather patterns and air quality.
• The direction of ocean currents.

• Plant growth and photosynthesis.

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