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What primarily causes ocean surface currents?
What primarily causes ocean surface currents?
- Earth's global winds (correct)
- The moon's gravitational pull
- Differences in ocean water density
- Coriolis Effect
What does the Angle of Insolation refer to?
What does the Angle of Insolation refer to?
- The angle of Earth's tilt in relation to the sun
- The angle at which Earth rotates around its axis
- The angle between the equator and the poles
- The angle at which the sun's light hits Earth's surface (correct)
Why is the equator warmer than the poles?
Why is the equator warmer than the poles?
- As a result of the moon's gravitational pull
- Due to the Coriolis Effect
- Because of differences in ocean water density
- Direct sunlight heating up the area more (correct)
What affects the flow of ocean water apart from Earth's global winds?
What affects the flow of ocean water apart from Earth's global winds?
How is wind primarily generated on Earth?
How is wind primarily generated on Earth?
What is responsible for causing seasons on Earth?
What is responsible for causing seasons on Earth?
What is the primary cause of ocean surface currents?
What is the primary cause of ocean surface currents?
How does the Coriolis Effect impact the flow of Earth's ocean water?
How does the Coriolis Effect impact the flow of Earth's ocean water?
What is the main reason behind seasons on Earth?
What is the main reason behind seasons on Earth?
How does differential heating contribute to the formation of ocean surface currents?
How does differential heating contribute to the formation of ocean surface currents?
Which factor is responsible for making the equator warmer than the poles?
Which factor is responsible for making the equator warmer than the poles?
Why do areas hit by sunlight at a lower angle have cooler temperatures?
Why do areas hit by sunlight at a lower angle have cooler temperatures?
Which phenomenon is responsible for uneven heating of the Earth and subsequent wind formation?
Which phenomenon is responsible for uneven heating of the Earth and subsequent wind formation?
How does the moon's gravitational pull impact ocean currents?
How does the moon's gravitational pull impact ocean currents?
What role does the placement of land play in influencing ocean water flows?
What role does the placement of land play in influencing ocean water flows?
Why are Earth's wind and ocean currents considered interrelated?
Why are Earth's wind and ocean currents considered interrelated?
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