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Test Description: Ocean Currents + Wind
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which of the following makes water the most dense?
A
cold temperatures, less salt
B
warm temperatures, less salt
C
warm temperatures, more salt
D
cold temperatures, more salt
2) When water becomes more dense, it moves _____.
A
circulates
B
down
C
up
D
stays in place
3) Which of the following describes the movement of density currents?
A
circular
B
side to side
C
vertical
D
horizontal
4) Which of the following DOES NOT affect the density of water?
A
current speed
B
salinity
C
salt
D
temperature
5) The Coriolis Effect refers to the...
A
temperature of the wind
B
density of the wind
C
speed of wind
D
spinning of the Earth causing wind and water currents to curve
6) Which of the following affects the wind?
A
The spinning of the Earth.
B
All of the above.
C
Differences in air pressure.
D
Differences in air temperature.
7) Wind is...
A
air pressure.
B
air density.
C
the movement of air from high to low pressure
D
the Coriolis Effect.
8) Surface currents are caused by...
A
gyres
B
convection currents
C
wind
D
water
9) Surface currents move water....
A
toward the poles
B
vertically
C
toward the equator
D
horizontally
10) The Coriolis Effect is caused by...
A
salinity
B
global wind patterns
C
Earth's landmasses
D
Earth's rotation
11) Which Global Wind affects most of the U.S.?
A
Polar Easterlies
B
Westerlies
C
Doldrums
D
Trade Winds
12) What effect does the Coriolis Effect have on air and ocean currents?
A
It causes air and ocean currents to move slower.
B
It causes air and ocean currents to curve.
C
It does not affect air or ocean currents.
D
It causes air and ocean currents to move faster.
13) How do ocean currents affect climate?
A
Ocean currents transfer salinity.
B
Ocean currents transfer heat to cooler climates.
C
Ocean currents transfer nutrients.
D
Ocean currents have no impact on climate.
14) Which of the following statements is correct?
A
Currents transfer thermal energy (heat).
B
Currents transfer all of the above.
C
Currents transfer salinity.
D
Currents transfer nutrients.
15) True of False? Ocean Currents can bring moisture to a coastal region.
A
Only in the northern hemisphere
B
True
C
False
D
Only in the southern hemisphere
16) True or False? Land and water absorb radiation at the same rate.
A
False - Darker surfaces absorb at different rates.
B
False - They absorb at different rates.
C
True.
D
False - It depends on the amount of direct sunlight.
17) High pressure come with...
A
rising air
B
cooler air
C
consistent air
D
warmer air
18) Convection cells occur because....
A
warm air and water rise and cooler air and water sink
B
Continents get in the way
C
all of the above
D
warm air and water sink and cooler air and water rise
19) Which Global Wind is found near the Equator?
A
Trade Winds
B
Horse Latitudes
C
Westerlies
D
Polar Easterlies
20) Continental deflection occurs when....
A
Water moves from warm areas to cooler areas.
B
There is a change in density.
C
An ocean current changes directions due to the land mass.
D
There is a difference in air pressure.
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