Eastern Boundary Currents in Global Ocean Circulation System

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How are Northern Boundary Currents and Southern Boundary Currents related to gyres?

They flow along the equator

They form the northern and southern edges of gyres (correct)

They have no connection to gyres

They are responsible for creating waves within gyres

Which current acts as a boundary for some gyres in the Pacific Ocean?

Antarctic Circumpolar Current

Equatorial Counter Current (correct)

North Pacific Current

North Atlantic Current

How are Subtropical Gyre Boundaries typically defined?

By the Equatorial Counter Current

By the convergence zone between northward and southward flowing currents (correct)

By wind patterns in the region

By the rotation of the Earth

What impact can wind patterns associated with gyres have on vessels like sailboats?

Increase speed and efficiency Signup and view all the answers

How do ocean gyres influence sea state?

By aligning wave patterns with a vessel's intended course Signup and view all the answers

Which current flows along the equator and can act as a boundary for some gyres?

Equatorial Counter Current Signup and view all the answers

What defines the edges of ocean gyres like the North Atlantic Gyre and South Pacific Gyre?

Convergence zone between northward and southward flowing currents Signup and view all the answers

How can ocean gyres affect the efficiency and speed of vessels?

Positively and negatively depending on vessel size, design, and specific characteristics of the gyre Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Equatorial Currents in relation to gyres?

They flow along the equator and can act as boundaries for some gyres Signup and view all the answers

Which factor determines whether ocean gyres have a positive or negative impact on vessel speed and efficiency?

Vessel's size, design, propulsion system, and specific characteristics of the gyre Signup and view all the answers

Eastern Boundary Currents in Global Ocean Circulation System

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How are Northern Boundary Currents and Southern Boundary Currents related to gyres?

Which current acts as a boundary for some gyres in the Pacific Ocean?

How are Subtropical Gyre Boundaries typically defined?

What impact can wind patterns associated with gyres have on vessels like sailboats?

How do ocean gyres influence sea state?

Which current flows along the equator and can act as a boundary for some gyres?

What defines the edges of ocean gyres like the North Atlantic Gyre and South Pacific Gyre?

How can ocean gyres affect the efficiency and speed of vessels?

What is the role of Equatorial Currents in relation to gyres?

Which factor determines whether ocean gyres have a positive or negative impact on vessel speed and efficiency?

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