The Gulf Stream Explained

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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
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Ms. Batchelor
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Standards-aligned
5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'thermohaline' in thermohaline circulation refer to?
Current speed and direction
Salinity and depth
Temperature and pressure
Temperature and salt content
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where does the Gulf Stream start?
In the Southern Ocean
Off the coast of Europe
In the North Atlantic
Near the equator due to high evaporation
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary reason the Gulf Stream moves towards Europe?
A strong maelstrom pulling in new water
The rotation of the Earth
Solar heating of the ocean surface
The presence of marine animals
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What could potentially stop the Gulf Stream according to scientists?
Stronger coastal winds
Decrease in water temperature
Increase in salt content
Reduction in the density of water near Greenland
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What historical event is mentioned as having once disrupted the North Atlantic Current?
A volcanic eruption
A sudden shift in Earth's orbit
A massive flood of melting water
An asteroid impact
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