Do Now - 12/19 - Science

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What are ocean currents?

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Ocean currents are large-scale movements of water within the oceans, driven by factors such as wind, temperature, salinity, and the Earth's rotation.

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What is the primary source of heat for Earth's oceans?

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The primary source of heat for Earth's oceans is the sun.

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What causes surface currents in the ocean?

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Surface currents are primarily caused by global wind patterns.

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What form of energy do ocean currents move?

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Ocean currents move energy in the form of heat.

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What is the Gulf Stream?

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The Gulf Stream is a warm, strong ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows along the eastern coast of the United States.

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What role do ocean currents play in climate?

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Ocean currents help regulate climate by distributing heat around the planet, influencing weather patterns and temperatures.

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What is the difference between surface currents and deep ocean currents?

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Surface currents are driven by wind and affect the upper layer of the ocean, while deep ocean currents are driven by differences in water density and temperature.

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How do ocean currents affect marine life?

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Ocean currents affect marine life by transporting nutrients and organisms, influencing breeding and feeding patterns.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as ocean currents, caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What is thermohaline circulation?

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Thermohaline circulation is a global system of ocean currents driven by differences in temperature and salinity.