Ocean Currents and Climate Review

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Water with high salinity is __________ dense than water with low salinity.

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What are the 3 factors that most directly affect surface currents in the ocean?

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Surface wind, Coriolis effect & continental deflection

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What is the condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place?

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weather

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Which of these is NOT a factor that determines the climate of a place?

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longitude

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What is the name of the warm ocean current that creates a mild climate for Florida?

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Gulf Stream Current

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What is salinity?

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The concentration of salt in water.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What is upwelling?

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The process where deep, cold water rises to the surface, bringing nutrients.

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

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They redistribute heat across the planet, influencing weather patterns.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; climate is long-term patterns.