Ocean Currents

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Analyze the image. The red arrows represent warm water rising and the blue arrows represent cold water sinking. What type of heat transfer is responsible for this movement? Options: conduction, convection, radiation

Back

convection

Front

Analyze the image. What could explain why certain parts of the ocean have warmer temperatures?

Back

the uneven heating of the Earth's surface

Front

What powers Earth's climate system? Options: Tilt, The sun, Latitude, The rain shadow

Back

The sun

Front

Movements of ocean water in a continuous flow are called?

Back

ocean currents

Front

What is the day to day changes in the air?

Back

Weather

Front

Which current affects the east coast?

Back

Gulf Stream Current

Front

Analyze the map.
Why is it warmer in Charleston than it is in San Diego even though they are the same distance from the Equator?

Back

Charleston is affected by the Gulf Stream

Front

Why is it colder in San Diego than it is in Charleston even though they are the same distance from the Equator?

Back

San Diego is affected by the California Current

Front

Which of the following brings warm water from the South near the Equator? Options: California Current, Gulf Stream, neither

Back

Gulf Stream

Front

What is the effect of the flow of the Gulf Stream Current on Clifden, Ireland?

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It makes the climate warmer.