Ocean Currents Quiz 1

Front

Does a cool breeze flow from the ocean to the land during day or night?

Back

Day time

Front

Which is denser: saltwater or freshwater?

Back

Saltwater

Front

Does the warm breeze drift from the land or sea at night?

Back

The land

Front

Does heat flow from the equator or toward the equator?

Back

From the equator

Front

Does the Gulf Stream carry warm or cool water upwards through the Atlantic?

Back

Warm water

Front

Wind is a by product of _____

Back

Solar energy (the sun)

Front

Which is true about the way air flows?

Back

From high-pressure to low-pressure

Front

How does the Earth's atmosphere get heated?

Back

Heat radiated from the Earth

Front

Which direction do gyres in the Northern hemisphere turn?

Back

Clockwise

Front

Which direction do gyres in the Southern hemisphere turn?

Back

Counterclockwise