Currents that Impact Europe

Currents that Impact Europe

6th Grade

30 Qs

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Currents that Impact Europe

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt


____________ is the process by which heat is transferred by movement of air or water.

Convection

Conduction

Radiation

Coriolis effect

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following statements describes the relationship between density and temperature? 

Cold water is denser than warm water
Warm water is denser than cold water
Warm and cold water equal densities
The density of water is not affected by temperature

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What two factors determine the density of water in deep currents? 
Salinity and temperature
Coriolis Effect and wind
Upwelling and dissolved solids
Continental deflection and convection

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What 3 factors most directly affect surface currents in the ocean? 
Dissolved solids, gases & energy
Upwelling, convection & sun's energy
Deep currents, convection currents & surface wind
Surface wind, Coriolis effect & continental deflection

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Deep ocean currents are caused by differences in density of the water.  Which statement accurately describes the relationships between salinity, temperature, and density of ocean water? 
Cold water, holding less salt, sinks towards the bottom of the ocean. 
Warm water, holding more salt, sinks towards the bottom of the ocean. 
Warm water, holding less salt, rises toward the surface of the ocean. 
Warm water, holding more salt, rises towards the surface of the ocean. 

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Warm ocean currents generally come from
the North Pole.
the South Pole.
the Equator.
both the North and South pole.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Cold ocean currents generally come from
the North Pole .
the South Pole.
the Equator.
both the North and South pole.

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