Circulation in Earth's Ocean

The measure of the amount of dissolved salt in a given amount of water is called _____.

• solubility

• salinity

• density

• proximity

As the depth of ocean water increases, the temperature

• increases.

• decreases.

• fluctuates depending on the pressure.

• stays the same.

When temperature decreases, the density of liquid water _________________.

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

The curving of moving objects from a straight path due to the Earth's rotation is called

• a continental deflection.

• the Coriolis effect.

• a pressurized deflection.

• a rotational deflection.

Earth's Oceans carry more than just water. They carry matter (good and bad) and energy all over the globe.

• True

• False

Surface currents are a result of

• Global Wind Patterns
• Earth's Rotation
• Density
• All of the above

Deep Ocean currents are a result of

• Global Wind Patterns
• Earth's Rotation
• Density
• All of the above

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

• True
• False

Warm ocean currents generally come from

• The North Pole
• The South Pole
• The Equator
• Both A and B

Cold ocean currents generally come from

• The North Pole 
• The South Pole
• The Equator
• Both A and B