Practice Ocean Currents (5.2.3) - The Realms of Water

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Question 1.
What are ocean currents?
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Think about how rivers flow through land.
Question 2.
Name one warm ocean current.
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Think of a current that brings warm water from the equator.
3Question 3.
What are ocean currents primarily driven by?
- Gravity
- Earth's rotation
- Wind
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Think about what you can feel moving the sea.
4Question 4.
True or False: Cold currents can lead to warmer coastal climates.
- True
- False
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Think about how cold drinks feel when you touch them.
Question 5.
Consider the impacts of climate change on ocean currents. How might this affect global weather patterns?
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Think about how interconnected weather systems are.
Question 6.
Analyze how shifts in the Gulf Stream could influence European climate.
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Consider how currents have historically affected weather in regions.

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