Modeling Surface Currents

Match it! Select the correct answer from the pull down...Good luck!

Horizontal movement of water in a regular pattern at the ocean’s surface is called a ________________________.

Ocean water flows in __________.

Cause surface currents by transferring energy to ocean water.

Currents and wind curves because of Earth’s rotation.

Earth’s surface current flow in huge circular patterns, called _________

Winds that blow across the oceans cause ocean water to move generally __________________.

Which is NOT a factor that influences ocean currents?

________________refers to the change in the direction of currents as the meet continents.