Ocean Currents

What causes different parts of the ocean to have varying salt concentrations?

• Types of sea creatures

• Ocean depth

• Wind and rain patterns

• Temperature differences

Why does very salty water push less salty water out of the way?

• It's more acidic

• It's lighter

• It's denser

• It's hotter

What is the primary factor that makes thermohaline currents flow?

• Magnetic fields

• Wind speed

• Water temperature and salt content

• Earth's rotation

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How do ocean currents affect the climate of coastal regions?

• They can make them warmer or cooler

• They make them colder

• They make them drier

• They have no effect

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Why are oceans important for Earth's climate?

• They store and transport heat

• They produce most of the Earth's oxygen

• They prevent global warming

• They absorb all carbon dioxide

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