the measurement of how much mass of a substance is contained in a given volume

the amount of degree of salt in a substance

unequal heating causes global winds on land and global patterns of movement in the ocean. Also know as currents

large streams of water that flow through the ocean. they move warm water from equator to the poles and cool water from poles to equator.

Movement of cold ,dense water in the ocean caused by colder or saltier water. They move very slowly it may take more than 1,000 years to make a full trip around ocean

Movement of ocean water near the surface, mainly caused by global wind

When a surface Current moves from the equator towards the poles it will get denser why?

because it cools and becomes saltier as water evaporates.

What kind of water does ice contain?

Ice contains only fresh water. It leaves behind the salt in the ocean. This cold, salty water sinks and flows along the ocean floor as a deep current

What is a Gulf Stream

a current that carries warm water from the tropics, along the Eastern United States, and toward Western Europe. The Gulf Stream follows this path because of global winds and the shape of the North American continent, which guide the current's path

How do landmasses affect how a current moves?

the edges of continents and islands block and redirect those currents, but once the current's meet land, they must find a new path

Why does the the Gulf Stream follows the Eastern coast of the United States?

Global winds over the water, while the shape of North America helps guide its path.

What 3 factors affect ocean surface currents?

Global Winds, Coriolis Effect and Landmasses

***most important to remember

Global winds drive ocean surface currents, the Coriolis effect curves their paths, and Landmasses redirect their movement

Why are areas near the equator warmer that areas near the poles?

Area near the equator receive more direct solar energy from the sun

How do large bodies of water affect the climate of nearby Land?

They moderate temperatures, making summers cooler and winters warmer often create wetter conditions

Why do inland areas have greater temperature ?

They are far from large bodies of water that help moderate temperatures

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Question	Answer
circulate	to cycle continuously
density	the measurement of how much mass of a substance is contained in a given volume
salinity	the amount of degree of salt in a substance
Energy in the ocean	unequal heating causes global winds on land and global patterns of movement in the ocean. Also know as currents
Currents	large streams of water that flow through the ocean. they move warm water from equator to the poles and cool water from poles to equator.
Deep Currents	Movement of cold ,dense water in the ocean caused by colder or saltier water. They move very slowly it may take more than 1,000 years to make a full trip around ocean
Surface Current	Movement of ocean water near the surface, mainly caused by global wind
When a surface Current moves from the equator towards the poles it will get denser why?	because it cools and becomes saltier as water evaporates.
What kind of water does ice contain?	Ice contains only fresh water. It leaves behind the salt in the ocean. This cold, salty water sinks and flows along the ocean floor as a deep current
What is a Gulf Stream	a current that carries warm water from the tropics, along the Eastern United States, and toward Western Europe. The Gulf Stream follows this path because of global winds and the shape of the North American continent, which guide the current's path
How do landmasses affect how a current moves?	the edges of continents and islands block and redirect those currents, but once the current's meet land, they must find a new path
In the northern hemisphere which way does moving air and weather curve?	to the right
In the southern hemisphere which way does moving air and water curve?	to the left
Why does the the Gulf Stream follows the Eastern coast of the United States?	Global winds over the water, while the shape of North America helps guide its path.
Does the Gulf Stream carry carry warm or cold water?	warm water from the tropics
What 3 factors affect ocean surface currents?	Global Winds, Coriolis Effect and Landmasses
***most important to remember	Global winds drive ocean surface currents, the Coriolis effect curves their paths, and Landmasses redirect their movement
Why are areas near the equator warmer that areas near the poles?	Area near the equator receive more direct solar energy from the sun
How do large bodies of water affect the climate of nearby Land?	They moderate temperatures, making summers cooler and winters warmer often create wetter conditions
Why do inland areas have greater temperature ?	They are far from large bodies of water that help moderate temperatures

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