Ocean Currents and Temperature Effects

The video tutorial covers ocean currents and their impact on air temperature. It begins with an introduction to ocean currents, explaining how their temperature varies based on their origin. A warm-up activity introduces the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, highlighting its connection to ocean currents. A demonstration shows how water temperature affects air temperature, followed by a simulation to explore this relationship further. The concepts are applied to Buenos Aires and Cape Town, examining how ocean currents influence their climates. The session concludes with a homework activity involving an energy transfer simulation.

What determines whether an ocean current is warm or cold?

• The origin of the current

• The speed of the current

• The salinity of the water

• The depth of the ocean

How does the Great Pacific Garbage Patch form?

• By volcanic activity

• By ocean currents trapping trash

• By fishing activities

• By coastal erosion

What is a common misconception about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• It is mostly made of metal

• It is located near the equator

• It is easy to clean up

• It is a solid mass of trash

In the experiment, what was the initial air temperature over both cups?

• 22 degrees

• 17 degrees

• 44 degrees

• 19 degrees

What happens to the air temperature above hot water in the experiment?

• It fluctuates

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It increases

What is the purpose of the simulation activity?

• To measure ocean depth

• To track fish migration

• To calculate ocean salinity

• To observe energy transfer between water and air

Why might two locations at the same latitude have different air temperatures?

• Different vegetation

• Different altitudes

• Different ocean currents

• Different wind patterns

Which current is likely to be warmer, one from the equator or one from the poles?

• Depends on the season

• From the equator

• From the poles

• Both are the same

How do ocean currents affect the air temperature of Buenos Aires?

• They make it colder

• They have no effect

• They make it warmer

• They cause frequent storms

What is the main factor in determining the temperature of a location?

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Proximity to mountains