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An #earth science Quiz to review some basics of ocean currents
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1
Dense water _________________
sinks
creates a whirlpool
floats
forms a tsunami
2
What do we call a stream of water that flows in the oceans?
density
wave
current
3
As you descend through the ocean, the pressure _________________
decreases
stays the same
increases
4
This causes surface currents
pressure
salt content
wind
temperature
5
As you descend through the ocean, the temperature __________________.
stays the same
increases
decreases
6
Where do cold currents originate from?
Antarctica
the Equator
the poles
7
Where do warm currents originate from?
the Equator
the poles
Hawaii
8
Two things that can cause deep ocean currents are
wind and temperature
amount of salt and wind
temperature and seals
temperature and amount of salt
9
Which type of water is more dense?
cold
warm
10
These are two types of ocean currents
surface and deep ocean
deep ocean and Mariana
surface and shore
Pacific and Atlantic
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Ocean Currents can impact a region's climate
True
False