Coriolis Effects & Ocean Effects Review

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The deflection of wind and water currents due to the rotation of the Earth.

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How do gyres rotate in the northern hemisphere?

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Clockwise.

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How do gyres rotate in the southern hemisphere?

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Counterclockwise.

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What are the four major categories of products focused on in recycling?

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Paper, plastic, glass, and metals.

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Which of the following is NOT a major category of recycling?

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Chemicals.

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What is the number of ocean gyres on Earth?

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5.

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What is one way to reduce garbage production?

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Reduce the garbage you produce and recycle plastics.

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How are land and sea connected in terms of pollution?

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Land and sea are both connected, meaning pollution can affect both environments.

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What is the primary cause of the Coriolis Effect?

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The rotation of the Earth.

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What is the impact of the Coriolis Effect on ocean currents?

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It causes currents to deflect to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere.