Opdycke 2 24/25 RRMS Currents

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What direction do currents in the Northern Hemisphere move?

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Clockwise

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What are the winds that blow from the east to the west called?

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Easterlies

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Which area is most likely to have a warmer climate than expected based on ocean currents?

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Area 2

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What is the constantly moving system of deep-ocean circulation driven by temperature and salinity?

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Global Conveyor Belt

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What type of water does the Gulf Stream carry from the east coast of the United States to the west coast of Europe?

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Warm water

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What are surface currents?

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Surface currents are ocean currents that occur at the surface of the ocean, primarily driven by wind.

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What is the effect of ocean currents on climate?

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Ocean currents can influence climate by transporting warm or cold water to different regions, affecting temperature and weather patterns.

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What are trade winds?

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Trade winds are steady winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.

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What is the California Current?

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The California Current is a cold ocean current that flows southward along the western coast of North America.

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What is the Gulf Stream?

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The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows up the east coast of the United States.

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