4.7.2 Part 2 Ocean currents (SOL 4.7) Perkins

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True or False: There are some parts of the ocean that are deeper than Mount Everest is tall.

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True.

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What is the name for the group of organisms who float in the water and must have the sun to produce energy through photosynthesis?

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Plankton.

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In an experiment, what is the dependent variable if a student is testing if warmer salt water evaporates faster than cooler salt water?

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The amount of time it takes for the water to evaporate.

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True or False: Currents affect navigation routes.

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True.

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What is a smooth flat surface of the ocean floor called?

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Abyssal plain.

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What is the term for the continuous movement of ocean water caused by various factors such as wind, temperature, and salinity?

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Ocean currents.

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What is the primary source of energy for ocean currents?

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The sun.

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What are the two main types of ocean currents?

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Surface currents and deep-water currents.

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What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on ocean currents called?

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Coriolis effect.

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What is the term for the area where ocean water meets land?

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Coastal zone.