Ocean Currents and Density Mini Flashcard

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What effect do warm-water currents have on coastal climates?

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They make the coastal climate warmer than the inland climate.

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What are regular movements of water far below the ocean's surface called?

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Deep Currents.

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In the Southern Hemisphere, which direction do objects deflect due to the Coriolis Effect?

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Left.

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What type of water does the Gulf Stream carry from the east coast of the United States to the west coast of Europe?

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Warm.

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What do currents release that can affect an area's climate?

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Heat energy.

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What are surface currents?

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Movements of water that occur at the ocean's surface, influenced by wind.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What is upwelling?

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The process where deep, cold water rises to the surface, bringing nutrients.

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How do cold-water currents affect coastal climates?

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They make the coastal climate cooler than the inland climate.

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What is the primary driver of ocean currents?

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Wind and differences in water density.

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