Exploring the Impact of Ocean Currents on Air Temperature

What are the continuous paths in which ocean water flows called?

• Ocean currents

• Ocean streams

• Ocean tides

• Ocean waves

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Why is ocean water warmest near the equator?

• Because of underwater volcanoes

• Due to less energy from the Sun

• Due to higher energy from the Sun

• Because of the Earth's rotation

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What happens to the air temperature when warm ocean water moves away from the equator?

• It fluctuates

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It increases

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Where is ocean water coldest?

• Near the continents

• Near the equator

• Near the poles

• In the middle of the ocean

What happens to the air temperature when cold ocean water moves away from the poles?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It fluctuates

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Why is there less energy transferred to ocean water near the poles?

• Because of underwater volcanoes

• Due to less incoming energy from the Sun

• Because of higher energy from the Sun

• Due to more energy from the Sun

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What is one of the main reasons ocean currents are important?

• They increase the salinity of the ocean

• They create waves

• They transfer energy throughout Earth's oceans and atmosphere

• They cause underwater earthquakes

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How do ocean currents affect regional climates?

• By creating underwater volcanoes

• By transferring energy throughout the oceans and atmosphere

• By increasing the salinity of the ocean

• By causing underwater earthquakes

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