Ocean Currents and Climate

Ocean Currents and Climate

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to cool air in convection?

Back

Cool air sinks.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does a hurricane lose wind speed when it hits land?

Back

It no longer gains energy from warm ocean water.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are currents that occur at or near the surface of the ocean called?

Back

Surface Currents.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do ocean currents affect global climates?

Back

They can cause areas to have warmer or cooler climates than expected.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is one role of the ocean in convection?

Back

To absorb and release heat.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are deep ocean currents driven by?

Back

Differences in water density due to temperature and salinity.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Coriolis effect?

Back

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

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