Exploring Ocean Currents and Climate Impact

What is the primary focus of ocean and climate mapping?

• Mapping surface ocean convection currents

• Mapping atmospheric pressure

• Mapping land elevations

• Mapping underground water sources

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Where can water be found on Earth?

• Only in icebergs

• In lakes, rivers, icebergs, oceans, and underground

• Only in rivers and lakes

• Only in oceans

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What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 90%

• 50%

• 25%

• 75%

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How do ocean surface temperatures vary with latitude?

• They decrease with latitude

• They increase with latitude

• They remain constant

• They fluctuate randomly

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At what ocean surface temperature do hurricanes start to form?

• 80 degrees Fahrenheit

• 70 degrees Fahrenheit

• 90 degrees Fahrenheit

• 60 degrees Fahrenheit

Which current is represented by a blue arrow?

• Kuroshio Current

• Gulf Stream

• California Current

• North Atlantic Current

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Which current flows from the south in the Atlantic Ocean?

• Kuroshio Current

• North Atlantic Current

• Gulf Stream

• California Current

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How do ocean currents affect the climate of coastal areas?

• Currents have no effect on climate

• Warm currents make the climate cooler

• Cold currents make the climate warmer

• Warm currents make the climate warmer

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Why do hurricanes never hit the west coast of the United States?

• The landmass blocks them

• The water is too warm

• The water is too cold

• There are no ocean currents

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How does the temperature on the east coast of South America near Brazil compare to the west coast near Peru?

• The east coast is cooler

• The west coast is warmer

• The east coast is warmer

• Both coasts have the same temperature

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