Oceans and Currents

What are a circular system of currents in the Earth's major oceans?

• ocean current

• gyre

• upwelling

• conveyor belt

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The Gulf Stream carries warm water to the North Atlantic Ocean, which contributes to

• a mild climate for the British Isles.

• a harsh winter in the British Isles.

• a cold-water surface current that flows to the British Isles.

• a warm-water surface current that flows along the coast of California.

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Ocean currents affect climates around the world. Based on the map, which area MOST likely has a warmer climate than expected?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Currents that occur at or near the surface of the ocean are called 

• Deep Currents

• Convection Currents

• Surface Currents

• Wave Currents

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A large rotating ocean current is called a:

• tsunami

• gyre

• wave

• swell

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What do the arrows on the map represent?

• size of waves

• water weight

• ocean currents

• time between tides

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What type of currents are potentially dangerous to swimmers, because they rapidly carry water offshore?

• Surface Currents

• Longshore Currents

• Deep Currents

• Rip Currents

What is this current's name?

• North Pacific

• Gulf Stream

• South Pacific

• Antarctic

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What type of currents are potentially dangerous to swimmers, because they rapidly carry water offshore quickly?

• Surface Currents

• Longshore Currents

• Deep Currents

• Rip Currents

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Surface currents are mainly caused by

• The Coriolis Effect

• Cold and Warm Water

• Convection

• Wind

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