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Modeling Surface Currents
Test Description: Lesson 2 Exploration 1
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which is NOT a factor that influences ocean currents?
A
Global winds
B
Coriolis Effect
C
People
D
Continental deflection
2) Winds that blow across the oceans cause ocean water to move generally __________________.
A
In the same direction as the winds
B
South toward the equator
C
North away from the wind
D
Opposite of the wind
3) Ocean water flows in __________.
A
Regular patterns
B
All directions
C
Irregular patterns
D
In a constant direction
4) Currents and wind curves because of Earth’s rotation.
A
Coriolis Effect
B
Rotation Effect
C
The moon
D
Convection Currents
5) Cause surface currents by transferring energy to ocean water.
A
Ice
B
Water
C
Wind
D
Sun
6) Earth’s surface current flow in huge circular patterns, called _________
A
Polar Easterlies
B
Coriolis Effect
C
Convection Currents
D
Gyres
7) ________________refers to the change in the direction of currents as the meet continents.
A
Ocean Currents
B
Continental Deflection
C
Continental Drift
D
Erosion
8) Horizontal movement of water in a regular pattern at the ocean’s surface is called a ________________________.
A
Deep Ocean Current
B
Wind Current
C
Surface Current
D
Jet Stream
9) The stream-like movement of ocean water in a regular pattern is called an ___________________.
A
Ocean Current
B
Jet Stream
C
Coriolis Effect
D
Surface Current
10) Are all currents the same temperature?
A
No, because the wind cools the water off.
B
Yes, because all water mixes together.
C
No, because surface currents move from one place to another.
D
Yes, because the water has been on earth for a very long time.
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