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What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes warm ocean currents from cold ocean currents?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes warm ocean currents from cold ocean currents?
- Direction of flow
- Temperature relative to surrounding water (correct)
- Location of formation
- Speed of flow
Which of the following best describes the flow pattern of cold ocean currents?
Which of the following best describes the flow pattern of cold ocean currents?
- Parallel to the equator
- Across the equator
- From the poles towards the equator (correct)
- From the equator towards the poles
What is the primary effect of warm ocean currents on coastal climate?
What is the primary effect of warm ocean currents on coastal climate?
- Warmer temperatures and more rainfall (correct)
- Colder temperatures and less rainfall
- Warmer temperatures and less rainfall
- Colder temperatures and more rainfall
What is the primary effect of cold ocean currents on coastal climate?
What is the primary effect of cold ocean currents on coastal climate?
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What is the role of ocean currents in shaping regional and global climate patterns?
What is the role of ocean currents in shaping regional and global climate patterns?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of warm ocean currents?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of warm ocean currents?
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What is the result of increased evaporation due to warm ocean currents?
What is the result of increased evaporation due to warm ocean currents?
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What is the result of decreased evaporation due to cold ocean currents?
What is the result of decreased evaporation due to cold ocean currents?
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What is the definition of an ocean current?
What is the definition of an ocean current?
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