What are ocean currents?

Ocean Currents and Temperature Effects

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Science, Geography, Biology
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6th - 7th Grade
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Hard

Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Random water movements in the ocean
Static bodies of water in the ocean
Sudden movements of ocean water
Paths of ocean water that flow continuously
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is ocean water warmest near the equator?
Because of the Earth's rotation
Due to more energy from the Sun
Because of the ocean's depth
Due to the presence of marine life
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does warm ocean water affect air temperatures as it moves away from the equator?
It causes air temperature to fluctuate
It increases the air temperature
It has no effect on air temperature
It decreases the air temperature
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is ocean water coldest near the poles?
Because of the ocean's salinity
Due to less incoming energy from the Sun
Because of the Earth's magnetic field
Due to the presence of icebergs
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to air temperature when cold ocean water moves away from the poles?
The air temperature increases
The air temperature decreases
The air temperature becomes unpredictable
The air temperature remains constant
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of ocean currents in terms of energy transfer?
They transfer energy only within the ocean
They transfer energy throughout Earth's oceans and atmosphere
They have no role in energy transfer
They transfer energy only to the atmosphere
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do ocean currents affect regional climates?
They help moderate regional climates
They cause regional climates to become more extreme
They only affect climates near the equator
They have no effect on regional climates
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