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Hydrosphere and Ocean Currents Quiz
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Hydrosphere and Ocean Currents Quiz

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Which of the following is a cause of ocean currents?

  • Moon phases
  • Earthquakes
  • Volcanic eruptions
  • Prevailing winds (correct)

    • What is the effect of the Gulf Stream current?

  • It forms icebergs
  • It causes high tides
  • It carries warm water from the Gulf of Mexico to cold areas (correct)
  • It creates hurricanes

    • Where is the Gulf Stream current located?

  • In the Pacific Ocean
  • In the Indian Ocean
  • Beyond Cape Hatteras up to the Grand Banks of Newfoundland (correct)
  • In the Mediterranean Sea

    • What are the effects of the North Atlantic Drift current?

    <p>It brings warm water to the coasts of Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the causes of ocean currents?

    <p>Prevailing winds, variations in sea water temperature, rotation of the earth and Coriolis Force, figuration of the coastlines, salinity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of ocean currents?

    <p>Figuration of the coastlines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the Labrador Current?

    <p>It brings cold water from the Arctic to the Atlantic Ocean.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following currents receives warm water from the Gulf of Mexico?

    <p>Gulf Stream current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the Kuro Shio current?

    <p>It influences the climate of Japan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following currents is warm?

    <p>Gulf Stream current</p> Signup and view all the answers

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