Practice Effects Of Ocean Currents (13.3.1.2)

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Question 1.
What are ocean currents?
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Think about the movement of rivers in oceans.
Question 2.
Name two types of ocean currents.
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Think about temperature differences.
3Question 3.
What are the two main types of ocean currents?
- Surface and Deep
- Cold and Warm
- Fast and Slow
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Think about the structure of the ocean.
4Question 4.
True or False: Ocean currents have no effects on climate.
- True
- False
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Consider how temperature influences weather patterns.
Question 5.
Calculate the impact on local fishing industries if a cold current suddenly warms due to climate change. What species might thrive or decline?
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Consider the habitat preferences of different fish species.
Question 6.
Discuss how the Coriolis effect influences the direction of ocean currents in both hemispheres, and predict the possible environmental impacts.
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Remember examples of ocean currents like the Gulf Stream and how they are affected.

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