Ocean Currents Quiz

What is the major cause of surface currents?

• dolphins
• wind
• hurricanes
• tides

Why does heat rise in a convection current?

• less dense
• more dense
• more humid
• less humid

Why does cold water sink in a convection current?

• Less dense
• more dense
• Less humid
• More humid

Which air mass brings cold, dry air to the United States?

• Air Mass #1
• Air Mass #2

Which air mass comes from the equator region?

• Air mass #1
• Air mass #2

What causes the Coriolis Effect?

• Ocean currents
• Air Masses
• The Equator
• Earth's rotation

Is the California current a warm or cold current?

• warm current
• cold current

Is the California current a warm or cold current?

• warm current
• cold current

Does the gulf stream originate near the Equator or the Poles? 

• Equator
• Poles

Does the gulf stream carry warm or cold water?

• warm water
• cold water