Understanding Ocean Currents and Climate
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the surface current that brings warmer temperatures to Europe?
EAC
Gulf Stream
Big Current
California Current
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the blue line represent in the Thermohaline circulation?
Warm salty water
Warm water
Cold water
Cold salty water
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What primarily drives surface ocean currents?
Wind
Earth's rotation
Salinity differences
Tides
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic of deep ocean currents?
They are primarily driven by wind.
They occur only near the equator.
They are influenced by temperature and salinity.
They flow in the opposite direction of surface currents.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Global Conveyor Belt?
A system of surface currents that circle the globe.
A deep ocean current that circulates water around the world.
A series of tidal waves that affect coastal regions.
A pattern of wind currents that influence weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do ocean currents affect climate?
They have no significant impact on climate.
They only affect the climate of coastal regions.
They distribute heat around the planet, influencing weather patterns.
They cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ocean current is known for its warm waters and influence on the climate of Western Europe?
California Current
Gulf Stream
Labrador Current
Canary Current
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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