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Ocean and the Climat

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What events occur as a result of upwelling? Surface currents flow away from the shore. The California Current moves water south from the North Pacific. Plants get the mineral they need for photosynthesis.
Measure of the amount of dissolved salts in seawater. salinity
Technique that directs sound waves toward the ocean floor at an angle to map its topography. side-scan sonar
Current caused by wind surface current
Set of data that plots changing water temperature with depth temperature profile
Current cause by differences in the temperature and salinity of ocean water. density current
Level of the ocean's surface sea level
Transitional layer of the ocean characterized by rapidly decreasing temperatures with depth. thermocline
At what depth is the color red visible? 25 meters
Why would it be beneficial for a deep sea creature to be the color red and not blue? blue is visible at greater depths so they would be more visible for predators.
What three factors control surface currents? global winds, the Coriolis effect, and continental deflection
How does the gulf stream current affect the temperature of coastal climates? It makes them warmer.
How does the California current affect the climate for coastal cities in California? It makes them cooler.
Closed, circular current system gyres
Created by: ceadams00
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