Global Conveyor Belt

Where does the Global Conveyor Belt journey begin?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Northern Atlantic near Greenland

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How long does it take for one complete cycle of the Global Conveyor Belt?

• 100 years

• 500 years

• 1000 years

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What is a major threat to the Global Conveyor Belt?

• Ocean warming due to climate change

• Underwater volcanoes

• Fishing activities

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What does the Global Conveyor Belt transport around the planet?

• Only warm water

• Heat and nutrients

• Just cold water

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What is the name given to the global ocean circulation system that includes both surface and deep-water currents?

• Global Ocean Conveyor Belt

• Worldwide Water Cycle

• Universal Sea Stream

• Planetary Ocean Flow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which word describes the speed at which the "global conveyor belt" moves?

• Rapid

• Supersonic

• Gradual

• Variable

What is the term used to describe the large-scale movement of water in the deep ocean, driven by variations in temperature and salinity?

• Thermohaline circulation

• Gyral flow

• Tidal streaming

• Aquatic convection

What is the primary purpose of the Global Conveyor Belt?

• To create waves

• To regulate Earth's climate

• To make ocean storms

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Which ocean is NOT part of the Global Conveyor Belt system?

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

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What drives deep underwater currents in the ocean?

• Wind patterns

• Thermohaline circulation

• Ocean tides

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