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- 1. Multiple Choice
The movement of deep, cold, nutrient filled water to the surface of the ocean is..
Ocean Current
Upwelling
Deep Currents
Surface Currents
- 2. Multiple Choice
What affects the density of water?
Salt
Temperature
The seasons of the year
Both A and B
- 3. Multiple Choice
Why is upwelling important?
Upwelling regulates ocean temperature
Upwelling provides nutrient rich water that sustains life
Upwelling controls the tides
Upwelling helps sailors to navigate the seas
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhen surface currents meet continents they ___?Stop movingAre deflected (change paths)Continue in the direction they were going
- 5. Multiple ChoiceTwo types of ocean currents arelocal and globalsea and landsurface and deepwarm and cold
- 6. Multiple Choice
What are a circular system of currents in the Earth's major oceans?
ocean current
gyre
upwelling
conveyor belt
- 7. Multiple Choice
The Gulf Stream carries warm water to the North Atlantic Ocean, which contributes to
a mild climate for the British Isles.
a harsh winter in the British Isles.
a cold-water surface current that flows to the British Isles.
a warm-water surface current that flows along the coast of California.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Ocean currents affect climates around the world. Based on the map, which area MOST likely has a warmer climate than expected?
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2
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4
- 9. Multiple ChoiceCurrents that occur at or near the surface of the ocean are calledDeep CurrentsConvection CurrentsSurface CurrentsWave Currents
- 10. Multiple ChoiceSurface currents are mainly caused byThe Coriolis EffectCold and Warm WaterConvectionWind
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe warm, strong current off the coast of Florida is theGulf StreamCalifornia CurrentNorth Equatorial CurrentBrazil Current
- 12. Multiple ChoiceRegular movements of water far below the oceans surface are calledWarm CurrentsDeep CurrentsShallow CurrentsSurface Currents
- 13. Multiple ChoiceOcean currents move energy in the form ofSaltWaterHeatOxygen
- 14. Multiple ChoiceOcean currents bring warm water from the equator towards Earth'sSouthern HemisphereContinentsEquatorPoles
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat causes surface currents north and south of the equator to move in different directions?Gases in the oceanThe rotation of the EarthTemperature differencesContinental deflection
- 16. Multiple Choice
Salinity is
The salt content of a substance
The Pepper content of a substance
The circulation of hot and cold matter
the weather pattern of a region
- 17. Multiple Choice
What heats the Earth's oceans?
People
Boats
a heater
sun
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