
Oceanography 2023 Ocean Currents Practice Flashcard

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Temperature and salinity differences in ocean water cause: Mid-ocean ridges, Deep Currents, Surface Currents, High tide and low tide
Back
Deep Currents
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What process brings the deep cold ocean currents up to the surface? Options: Conduction, Global Wind Patterns, Convection Currents, Temperature and salinity
Back
Convection Currents
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The Coriolis Effect is caused by
Back
Earth rotating on its axis
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to a current when it comes in contact with a continent or landmass?
Back
It changes direction
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A horizontal movement of ocean water that is caused by wind and that occurs at or near the ocean's surface.
Back
Surface Current
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When surface currents meet continents they ___?
Back
Are deflected (change paths)
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes surface currents north and south of the equator to move in different directions?
Back
The rotation of the Earth
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