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As the temperature of surface water increases from 10 C to 30 C, how does the water density change?
Gulf Stream
salinity
ocean basin
differences in density of ocean water
the Coriolis Effect
thermohaline circulation
Decreases
Latitude
Deep ocean currents are caused by
Gulf Stream
salinity
ocean basin
differences in density of ocean water
the Coriolis Effect
thermohaline circulation
Decreases
Latitude
Winds and ocean currents move in curved paths because of
Gulf Stream
salinity
ocean basin
differences in density of ocean water
the Coriolis Effect
thermohaline circulation
Decreases
Latitude
Which of the following factors does NOT control the movement of surface currents?
Gulf Stream
salinity
ocean basin
differences in density of ocean water
the Coriolis Effect
thermohaline circulation
Decreases
Latitude
The warm surface current that flows along the east coast of the United States and transfers heat to England is called
Gulf Stream
salinity
ocean basin
differences in density of ocean water
the Coriolis Effect
thermohaline circulation
Decreases
Latitude
Cold ocean water sinks and moves along the
Gulf Stream
salinity
ocean basin
differences in density of ocean water
the Coriolis Effect
thermohaline circulation
Decreases
Latitude
What causes deep water currents to move?
Gulf Stream
salinity
ocean basin
differences in density of ocean water
the Coriolis Effect
thermohaline circulation
Decreases
Latitude
Ocean surface water temperature depends on the solar energy an area receives due to which of the following?
Gulf Stream
salinity
ocean basin
differences in density of ocean water
the Coriolis Effect
thermohaline circulation
Decreases
Latitude
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