Ocean Currents 2024

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What happens to a current when it comes in contact with a continent or landmass?

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It changes direction.

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What is a circular system of currents in the Earth's major oceans?

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Gyre.

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The Gulf Stream carries _____________ water from the east coast of The United States to the West coast of Europe.

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Warm.

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What affects the density of water?

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Both salt and temperature.

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Where do warm currents originate from?

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The Equator.

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What is the term for the large-scale movement of water in the ocean?

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Ocean current.

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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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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 thermohaline circulation?

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A global ocean circulation driven by differences in water density, affected by temperature and salinity.

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What role do ocean currents play in climate?

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They help regulate temperatures and weather patterns around the globe.