Ocean Currents Flashcard Review

Front

What is the weather patterns of a region called?

Back

Climate

Front

What is the circulation of hot and cold matter known as?

Back

Convection

Front

What causes movement in the ocean due to differences in water temperature?

Back

Bodies of water at different temperatures have different densities.

Front

What heats the Earth's oceans?

Back

Sun

Front

What is the average kinetic energy of the particles in a material called?

Back

Temperature

Front

What is the term for the amount of salt in water?

Back

Salinity

Front

What is the process called when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

Back

Convection currents

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on ocean currents called?

Back

Coriolis effect

Front

What is the term for the movement of ocean water caused by wind?

Back

Surface currents

Front

What is the deep ocean current that is driven by differences in water density?

Back

Thermohaline circulation