Mods 7/8 Currents

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What causes heat transfer by convection?

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Differences in temperature and density.

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What happens when surface currents meet continents?

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They are deflected (change paths).

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What affects the density of ocean water?

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Temperature and salinity.

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From where do winds blow?

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From an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.

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How does the density of warm air compare to cold air?

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Warm air is less dense than cold air.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat by the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What is salinity?

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The concentration of salt in water.

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What is the relationship between temperature and density in fluids?

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As temperature increases, density typically decreases.

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What is a surface current?

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A horizontal movement of ocean water that is caused by wind.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The deflection of moving objects (like winds and currents) due to the rotation of the Earth.