The pattern of current flow in the northern hemisphere generally moves in a ___________ direction.
Surface Currents

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clockwise
2.
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A huge circular pattern of rotating ocean currents is called a ___________.
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gyre
3.
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Which land would generally have cooler temperatures during summer: Land at E or Land at F?
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Land at F
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During the summer, land located near large bodies of water like the ocean and large lakes will be ___ compared to inland climates.
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cooler
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Which land would generally have warmer temperatures: Land at A or Land at B?
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Land at A
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What is the primary driver of surface currents in the ocean?
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Wind patterns and the Earth's rotation.
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What is the Coriolis effect?
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The deflection of moving objects, such as air and water, due to the rotation of the Earth.
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