Patterns in Ocean Circulation

Patterns in Ocean Circulation

7th Grade

15 Qs

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Patterns in Ocean Circulation

Patterns in Ocean Circulation

Assessment

Quiz

Science

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-4, HS-ESS2-4

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What causes surface currents north and south of the equator to move in different directions? 

Gases in the ocean

The rotation of the Earth

Temperature differences

Continental deflection

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why are surface currents at the surface of the ocean?

colder temperature

colder temperature & more salinty

warmer temperature & less salinty

less salinty

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Ocean currents affect climates around the world. Based on the map, which area MOST likely has a warmer climate than expected?

1

2

3

4

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Ocean currents bring warm water from the equator towards Earth's

Southern Hemisphere

Continents

Equator

Poles

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What do we call the constantly moving system of deep-ocean circulation driven by differences in temperature and salinity?

California Current

Global Conveyor Belt

Surface Currents

Gulf Stream

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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In both the Indian and Pacific Oceans, deep water begins to warm up and ______________, joining back in with the Gulf Stream.

sinks

rises

freezes

evaporates

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Why is upwelling (deep water moving to the surface) important?

Upwelling makes the ocean more salty.

Upwelling provides nutrient rich water that sustains life

Upwelling controls the tides

Upwelling helps sailors to navigate the seas

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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