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What is the source of the energy for ocean surface currents?
surface winds, the Coriolis effect, and continental deflection
the salinity of water and the temperature of water
To the right in the Northern Hemisphere
the sun ® wind in the atmosphere ® surface currents in the ocean
differences in water density
the sun
the troposphere
decrease, increase, decrease, increase
What causes convection currents to form in the oceans?
surface winds, the Coriolis effect, and continental deflection
the salinity of water and the temperature of water
To the right in the Northern Hemisphere
the sun ® wind in the atmosphere ® surface currents in the ocean
differences in water density
the sun
the troposphere
decrease, increase, decrease, increase
Which of the following most correctly describes the sequence that produces movement of ocean water?
surface winds, the Coriolis effect, and continental deflection
the salinity of water and the temperature of water
To the right in the Northern Hemisphere
the sun ® wind in the atmosphere ® surface currents in the ocean
differences in water density
the sun
the troposphere
decrease, increase, decrease, increase
Which three factors most directly affect surface currents in the oceans?
surface winds, the Coriolis effect, and continental deflection
the salinity of water and the temperature of water
To the right in the Northern Hemisphere
the sun ® wind in the atmosphere ® surface currents in the ocean
differences in water density
the sun
the troposphere
decrease, increase, decrease, increase
The atmosphere is divided into four layers. Which layer constitutes most of the total mass of the atmosphere?
surface winds, the Coriolis effect, and continental deflection
the salinity of water and the temperature of water
To the right in the Northern Hemisphere
the sun ® wind in the atmosphere ® surface currents in the ocean
differences in water density
the sun
the troposphere
decrease, increase, decrease, increase
Which is the correct sequence for temperature as you move upward in the atmosphere?
surface winds, the Coriolis effect, and continental deflection
the salinity of water and the temperature of water
To the right in the Northern Hemisphere
the sun ® wind in the atmosphere ® surface currents in the ocean
differences in water density
the sun
the troposphere
decrease, increase, decrease, increase
Which two factors are responsible for the formation of deep currents?
surface winds, the Coriolis effect, and continental deflection
the salinity of water and the temperature of water
To the right in the Northern Hemisphere
the sun ® wind in the atmosphere ® surface currents in the ocean
differences in water density
the sun
the troposphere
decrease, increase, decrease, increase
Which of the following statements describes how ocean surface currents move?
surface winds, the Coriolis effect, and continental deflection
the salinity of water and the temperature of water
To the right in the Northern Hemisphere
the sun ® wind in the atmosphere ® surface currents in the ocean
differences in water density
the sun
the troposphere
decrease, increase, decrease, increase
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