Ocean currents

A __ is a large stream of water that moves through the ocean.

• current

• wave

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Warm currents that form near the equator carry __ water towards the poles.

• warm

• cool

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

__ ocean currents are large streams of water that move big cold dense water along the bottom.

• deep

• shallow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Oceans interact with the atmosphere through the __ cycle and exchange energy through heat.

• Water

• Oxygen

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Energy stored in surface waters is released as.

• waves

• heat

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The currents follow the same paths as the winds.

• T

• F

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Currents that carry cold dense water move from the equator to toward the poles.

• T

• F

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The process of upwelling provides nutrients for marine life.

• T

• F

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The oceans and the atmosphere work together to influence temps and climates on land.

• T

• F

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The California Current is part of the North Atlantic Drift.

• T

• F

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6