Ocean Currents

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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

Front

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

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clockwise

Front

Warm ocean currents generally come from: The North Pole, The South Pole, The Equator, Both A and B

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The Equator

Front

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

Front

What process brings the deep cold ocean currents up to the surface?

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Convection Currents

Front

Why are surface currents at the surface of the ocean?

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warmer temperature & less salinty

Front

As you go deeper in the ocean, the water is colder and less salty.

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False

Front

Ocean water is more dense than fresh water at the same temperature due to differences in: Wind patterns, Lifeforms, Currents, Salinity

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Salinity

Front

What causes ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere to curve to the right? Options: Earth's orbit around the Sun, Earth's spinning on its axis, Earth's magnetic field, Earth's force of gravity

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Earth's spinning on its axis

Front

What causes vertical ocean currents?

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The temperature and salinity of ocean water