
Ocean Water As Agent of Heat Transfer
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Julia Lequin
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What is an ocean current?
a wave breaking on the shore
a large stream of moving water flowing through the ocean
types of underwater volcano
a sudden rise in the sea level
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There are two kinds of ocean currents. The less dense warmer currents are called surface currents. How do you call the denser and cooler water sinks at the bottom of the ocean
surface current
convection current
deep ocean currents
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At what depths do ocean currents occur?
only at the surface
only in the deep ocean
at all depths of the ocean
near the equator only
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What primarily affects surface currents?
tides
wind
Earth's rotation
Earth's magnetic fiedl
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How do currents impact global climate?
They block sunlight from reaching the ocean floor.
They carry warm water to the equator only.
They circulate heat and nutrients, affecting global climate.
They increase the salinity of the ocean/.
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In which direction do surface currents transport warm water?
from the poles toward the equator
from the equator toward the poles
in random directions
in a circular pattern near the ocean floor
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What factors influence surface currents?
Wind, waves, and the Coriolis Effect
Salinity, pressure, and tides
temperature, sunlight, and moon phases
volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and wind
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What is ONE effect of surface currents on coastal regions?
They lower the salinity of the water
They increase tidal ranges
They warm or cool the surface area, affecting the climate
They make water flow faster during storms.
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What happens to cooler water because of ocean currents?
It evaporates quickly
It rises to the ocean surface
It moves toward the equator
It remains stagnant
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