1
Q
What are the two types of Ocean Currents?
A
Wind Driven
Deep water
2
Q
What percentage do ocean currents provide?
A
40% of global heat
3
Q
Do ocean currents move faster or slower than winds?
A
slower
4
Q
What happens when ocean currents go to the equator?
A
They heat up
5
Q
What happens when ocean currents heat up?
A
causes pressure in the ocean and gets constantly pushed
GE101 - Exam 2
flashcards
Decks in class (14)
# Cards
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Chapter 4 - Atmospheric Function, Greenhouse Effect and Atmospheric Warming6
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Chapter 4 - Insolation Receipts and Earth's Curved Surface2
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Chapter 4 - Water on Earth3
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Chapter - 4 Humidity and Atmospheric Stability6
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Chapter 4 - Clouds and Fogs5
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Chapter 4 - Atmospheric Lifting Mechanism, Cold Front, and Warm Front3
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Chapter 4 - Air Pressure11
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Chapter 4 - Pressure Centers and Winds13
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Chapter 4 - Regional Wind Systems8
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Chapter 4 - Oceans16
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Chapter 4 - Ocean Zone7
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Chapter 4 - Ocean Currents5
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Chapter 4 - Breezes, Waves, Bulges and Tides11
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Chapter 4 - Ocean Effects on the Economy4
