Flashcards: Ocean Currents, Tides and Waves

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Due to the Coriolis Effect, water in the northern hemisphere moves

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clockwise

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Due to the Coriolis Effect, water in the southern hemisphere moves

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counter-clockwise

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Warm ocean currents generally come from

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The Equator

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Cold ocean currents generally come from

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Either Pole

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A horizontal movement of ocean water that is caused by wind and that occurs at or near the ocean's surface.

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Surface Current

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The Gulf stream carries _____________ water from the east coast of The United States to the West coast of Europe.

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Warm

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The California Current (west coast) carries _________ water from Canada.

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Cold

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How do warm-water currents affect the coastal areas along which they flow?

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Warm the coast

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Upwelling is associated with

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cooler, nutrient-rich waters being pushed up from deeper ocean waters

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What can you infer about the water at the surface of the ocean, compared to the water hundreds of meters below?

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Surface water tends to be warmer