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The Gulf Stream is warm water current that flows towards the United Kingdom. Because of it, _______
it could slow down
winters are warmer in the UK than expected due to its distance from the equator
the ocean water gets an influx of fresh water
it sinks towards the bottom of the ocean
northeast
differences in density
cold water that is very salty
warmer
What kind of temperatures do warm water currents bring with them?
it could slow down
winters are warmer in the UK than expected due to its distance from the equator
the ocean water gets an influx of fresh water
it sinks towards the bottom of the ocean
northeast
differences in density
cold water that is very salty
warmer
As ocean temperatures rise, what could happen to thermohaline circulation?
it could slow down
winters are warmer in the UK than expected due to its distance from the equator
the ocean water gets an influx of fresh water
it sinks towards the bottom of the ocean
northeast
differences in density
cold water that is very salty
warmer
As polar ice caps melt, the density of the ocean water there decreases. Why?
it could slow down
winters are warmer in the UK than expected due to its distance from the equator
the ocean water gets an influx of fresh water
it sinks towards the bottom of the ocean
northeast
differences in density
cold water that is very salty
warmer
What happens to ocean water as its density increases?
it could slow down
winters are warmer in the UK than expected due to its distance from the equator
the ocean water gets an influx of fresh water
it sinks towards the bottom of the ocean
northeast
differences in density
cold water that is very salty
warmer
Which of the following is the MOST dense?
it could slow down
winters are warmer in the UK than expected due to its distance from the equator
the ocean water gets an influx of fresh water
it sinks towards the bottom of the ocean
northeast
differences in density
cold water that is very salty
warmer
Which of the following is NOT responsible for the path of ocean surface currents?
it could slow down
winters are warmer in the UK than expected due to its distance from the equator
the ocean water gets an influx of fresh water
it sinks towards the bottom of the ocean
northeast
differences in density
cold water that is very salty
warmer
If trade winds move towards the northeast, what direction would the surface currents there move?
it could slow down
winters are warmer in the UK than expected due to its distance from the equator
the ocean water gets an influx of fresh water
it sinks towards the bottom of the ocean
northeast
differences in density
cold water that is very salty
warmer
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