Ocean Currents

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are ocean currents?
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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
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes ocean currents to change direction when they meet land?
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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
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What happens to nutrients from decaying ocean plants and animals?
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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
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Where do warm ocean currents generally originate?
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Warm ocean currents generally come from the Equator.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 eastern coast of the United States.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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