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How are Northern Boundary Currents and Southern Boundary Currents related to gyres?
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?
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?
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?
What impact can wind patterns associated with gyres have on vessels like sailboats?
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How do ocean gyres influence sea state?
How do ocean gyres influence sea state?
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Which current flows along the equator and can act as a boundary for some gyres?
Which current flows along the equator and can act as a boundary for some gyres?
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What defines the edges of ocean gyres like the North Atlantic Gyre and South Pacific Gyre?
What defines the edges of ocean gyres like the North Atlantic Gyre and South Pacific Gyre?
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How can ocean gyres affect the efficiency and speed of vessels?
How can ocean gyres affect the efficiency and speed of vessels?
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What is the role of Equatorial Currents in relation to gyres?
What is the role of Equatorial Currents in relation to gyres?
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Which factor determines whether ocean gyres have a positive or negative impact on vessel speed and efficiency?
Which factor determines whether ocean gyres have a positive or negative impact on vessel speed and efficiency?
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