Factor 2- Ocean Currents

Question 1

What does each Ocean current help to do?

Answer 1

North Pacific current-

Along the West Coast, warm currents help to keep the air above them warm

Gulfstream-

The warm Gulfstream raises temperatures along the coast of Nova Scotia

Labrador current-

The cooled labrador current keeps the coast of labrador Newfoundland cool

Question 2

What happens when two currents meet?

Answer 2

Fog often forms

Question 3

What are the names of the three ocean currents Canada’s affected by?

Answer 3

1- The warm North Pacific current on the West Coast

2- The warm Gulfstream on the East Coast

3- The cold labrador current from the north