Ocean Currents & Winds/Test Review

Which of these global winds would bring freezing cold weather to Ohio in the winter?

An area's long-term weather patterns are known as it's _____________?

The amount of moisture or water in the air is called______________?

Horizontal, stream-like movements of water found at or near the surface are called;

Where is the Jet Stream found?

When 29,000 ducks ended up in the ocean, it helped scientists to better understand__________?

Which of these statements about ocean currents are FALSE?

What are the 3 factors that affect surface currents? (select 3)

A body of air with the same temperature and humidity is called a(n)_______?

What is the Jet Stream?

Ocean currents and winds travel in a curved path, due to Earth's rotation. This is called?

Why does ocean water become more dense when it cools?

Winds to the NORTH and SOUTH of the equator travel which direction?

Wind, which travels over a body of water, creates friction. This creates a________________?

Currents change course when they come into contact with continents. This is known as?

What is the driving energy source of global winds and ocean currents?

Which of these statements is TRUE about our planet's oceans?

The amount of salt in ocean water is called?

How do deep currents form?

Earth's wind and currents follow a curved path because of__________?

Wind is moving air that is caused by differences in ___________?

Which of these has the HIGHEST density? (HINT: It sinks!)

Ocean currents and global winds move in a circular pattern. This is called____________?

Why does ocean water rise to the surface near the equator?