Ocean Currents

Ocean Currents

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Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-LS2-3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are ocean currents?

Back

Ocean currents are large-scale movements of water within the oceans, driven by factors such as wind, temperature, salinity differences, and the Earth's rotation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes ocean currents to change direction when they meet land?

Back

Ocean currents change direction when they come in contact with a continent or landmass due to the obstruction and alteration of flow patterns.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to nutrients from decaying ocean plants and animals?

Back

Nutrients produced from the decay of ocean plants and animals sink to the bottom of the ocean.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many major gyres are there in each ocean?

Back

There is 1 major gyre in each ocean.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where do warm ocean currents generally originate?

Back

Warm ocean currents generally come from the Equator.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Gulf Stream?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the California Current?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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