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WorksheetsEARTH ENERGY: Ocean currents
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 8mins
The movement of deep, cold, nutrient filled water to the surface of the ocean is..
Ocean Current
Upwelling
Deep Currents
Surface Currents
What affects the density of water?
Salt
Temperature
The seasons of the year
Both A and B
Why is upwelling important?
Upwelling regulates ocean temperature
Upwelling provides nutrient rich water that sustains life
Upwelling controls the tides
Upwelling helps sailors to navigate the seas
What are a circular system of currents in the Earth's major oceans?
ocean current
gyre
upwelling
conveyor belt
Salinity is
The salt content of a substance
The Pepper content of a substance
The circulation of hot and cold matter
the weather pattern of a region
What heats the Earth's oceans?
People
Boats
a heater
sun
The more scientific name of the Global Conveyor Belt is _____.
halinethermal circulation
thermohaline circulation
thermodensity circulation
