P1B 01Oceans Connection

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The Labrador Current is a cold ocean current.

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True

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Ocean currents are river-like currents of water that travel slowly in regular movements in the oceans.

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Ocean currents are river-like currents of water that travel slowly in regular movements in the oceans.

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Coriolis effect

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A phenomenon that causes the rotation direction of gyres due to Earth's rotation.

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Flow pattern of ocean currents in a gyre

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Almost circular pattern.

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Ocean currents forming a gyre

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Three or more currents.

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Influence of the Labrador Current on Atlantic Canada

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The Labrador Current lowers the temperature of Atlantic Canada.

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Ocean currents and climate moderation

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Ocean currents help moderate climate by mixing different temperature waters.

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Currents distribute nutrients and gases throughout the oceans.

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Currents are crucial for ocean ecosystems as they help distribute nutrients and gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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Effect of offshore winds on surface water.

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Offshore winds blow warm surface water away from the coast, allowing cold water from the bottom to replace it.

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Definition of cold water upwelling.

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Cold water upwelling is the process where cold water from the ocean bottom replaces warm surface water.