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Ocean currents can sometimes change ______.
Ocean currents can sometimes change ______.
direction
Ocean currents carry ______ around Earth.
Ocean currents carry ______ around Earth.
energy
A change in the direction of a current can change ocean surface ______ at various locations.
A change in the direction of a current can change ocean surface ______ at various locations.
temperatures
In many parts of the ocean, surface currents come together to form ______, vast areas of water moving in circles.
In many parts of the ocean, surface currents come together to form ______, vast areas of water moving in circles.
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Gyres move water in a ______ pattern across the globe.
Gyres move water in a ______ pattern across the globe.
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The ocean covers ______% of our planet.
The ocean covers ______% of our planet.
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Ocean water flows in consistent ______ patterns.
Ocean water flows in consistent ______ patterns.
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Scientists call ocean water flowing in a continuous path an ocean ______.
Scientists call ocean water flowing in a continuous path an ocean ______.
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Currents carry all kinds of ______ and organisms all over the world.
Currents carry all kinds of ______ and organisms all over the world.
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Ocean currents carry energy from the sun all around ______.
Ocean currents carry energy from the sun all around ______.
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A warm current moving north from the ______ keeps Japan warmer than other places.
A warm current moving north from the ______ keeps Japan warmer than other places.
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The motion of water around Earth’s ocean is one of the main ways energy moves around the ______.
The motion of water around Earth’s ocean is one of the main ways energy moves around the ______.
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The ocean is always ______ from place to place.
The ocean is always ______ from place to place.
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The currents move across Earth’s ______ surface.
The currents move across Earth’s ______ surface.
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At the equator, a large amount of energy is transferred from the sun to the ocean’s ______.
At the equator, a large amount of energy is transferred from the sun to the ocean’s ______.
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As the current moves north, it carries this energy away from the ______.
As the current moves north, it carries this energy away from the ______.
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The current traveling from the South Pole carries less energy than currents coming from the ______.
The current traveling from the South Pole carries less energy than currents coming from the ______.
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If the ocean water weren’t moving, surface temperatures would only depend on their ______.
If the ocean water weren’t moving, surface temperatures would only depend on their ______.
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A cold current traveling north from Antarctica keeps the western coast of Australia ______ than other locations.
A cold current traveling north from Antarctica keeps the western coast of Australia ______ than other locations.
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Ocean currents form five main ______, or circles.
Ocean currents form five main ______, or circles.
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The maps suggest that ocean currents appear to be ______.
The maps suggest that ocean currents appear to be ______.
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Thousands of shoes fell off the ship that was carrying them across the ______.
Thousands of shoes fell off the ship that was carrying them across the ______.
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During a powerful ______ in 1990, containers packed with 61,000 shoes fell off a cargo ship.
During a powerful ______ in 1990, containers packed with 61,000 shoes fell off a cargo ship.
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The shoes eventually washed up on beaches in ______, Hawaii, and Japan.
The shoes eventually washed up on beaches in ______, Hawaii, and Japan.
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The ocean covers ______% of Earth and is in constant motion.
The ocean covers ______% of Earth and is in constant motion.
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The movement of the ocean carries ______ and objects wherever it goes.
The movement of the ocean carries ______ and objects wherever it goes.
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The shoes made their way to these locations from the place where the shoes were ______.
The shoes made their way to these locations from the place where the shoes were ______.
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Surprising things sometimes wash up on ______, and this can happen all over the world.
Surprising things sometimes wash up on ______, and this can happen all over the world.
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The cargo ship was travelling across the ______ Ocean.
The cargo ship was travelling across the ______ Ocean.
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Study Notes
Ocean Currents
- Ocean currents are consistent, continuous paths of moving water
- Ocean currents carry objects and organisms globally
- Ocean currents carry energy from the sun around the Earth
Ocean Movement and Energy
- 71% of Earth is covered by the ocean
- Ocean water is in constant motion, carrying energy and objects
- Ocean water movement is not random—it's in patterns called currents
- The sun's energy is transferred to the ocean surface
- The energy moves with the ocean currents
Types of Ocean Currents
- Warm currents move away from the equator
- Carry more energy
- Warmer water at locations than expected
- Cold currents move away from the South Pole
- Carry less energy
- Cooler water at locations than expected
Ocean Currents and Locations
- Warm currents keep Japan warmer than nearby areas at the same latitude
- Cold currents keep the western coast of Australia cooler than nearby areas at the same latitude
Major Ocean Currents
- Ocean currents create circular patterns called gyres
- The gyres move water, energy, and organisms around the world
- Shoes were carried by ocean currents from the ship to Oregon, Hawaii, and Japan
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Explore the fascinating world of ocean currents with this quiz. Learn about their movement, energy transfer, and the impact they have on global environments. Test your knowledge on the types and locations of major ocean currents.
