Surface Currents

Surface Currents

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

Student preview

quiz-placeholder

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does high heat capacity mean?

Back

It requires more energy to change temperature.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do surface winds affect surface currents?

Back

Surface winds cause surface currents by transferring energy to ocean water.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What would happen to Earth's climate if water had a lower heat capacity?

Back

Global climates would be cooler.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the temperature of water when it gains Joules of energy?

Back

It warms up.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is sand at the beach hotter than water?

Back

Sand has a lower heat capacity than water.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define surface currents.

Back

Surface currents are horizontal water movements that occur at the ocean's surface, primarily driven by wind.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What factors influence surface currents?

Back

Surface currents are influenced by wind patterns, the Coriolis effect, and the position of continents.

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?