Earth Science Oceanography Quiz Review

Cold water currents are always found on this side of continents

What type f of ocean current moves the fastest?

Gyres in the southern hemisphere travel in what direction?

What two factors create deep ocean currents at the poles

Which of the following events would occur during an El Nino event?

Which of the following is affected by the Coriolis Effect?

What is the fastest moving oceanic surface current?

What major industry is affected during El Nino in the Eastern Pacific

What is the name of the cold water currents traveling along the west coast of Africa?

The rice industry in S.E. Asia relies on these seasonal storms which are disrupted by El Nino

Which of the following does not have an impact on surface currents

Hypothetically, which US state should benefit from this years El Nino event?

What wind belt has the most direct affect on the weather in Massachusetts?

Warm water currents bring _______________towards the poles

Warm ocean currents are always found on this side of continents

The weakening and reversal of this wind belt is an early indicator of an El Nino event

What event does not occur during El Nino