Chapter 7/13

In which direction does the surface current move in relation to the wind in the Southern Hemisphere?

45 degrees to the left

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding surface ocean currents? Choose all that apply.

Cold currents flow at high latitudes or from higher latitudes toward the equator. Gyres in the Southern Hemisphere rotate counterclockwise.

Which factor(s) below drive(s) and shape(s) the pattern of surface ocean currents? Choose all that apply.

Coriolis effect shape of the ocean basins wind

Which current that flows along the equator is driven by a difference in sea level caused by ocean circulation patterns?

Equatorial Countercurrent in the Pacific Ocean.

Which ocean current is the strongest and fastest ocean current in the world?

Gulf Stream

Which of the following currents goes all the way around the world without being interrupted by land?

West Wind Drift

Surface ocean currents ___. CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.

are driven by winds form large rotating gyres in the major ocean basins. are influenced by Coriolis effect

Warm ocean currents ___.

are warmer than the surrounding water.

Equatorial currents that are part of the subtropical gyres flow ___. Equatorial counter currents between the gyres flow ___ .

east to west; west to east

Cool ocean currents ___.

generally flow from high latitudes towards the equator.

The subtropical gyres ___.

play a large role in climate

Deep ocean currents ___.

result from changes in water density (due to temperature and salt content).