The Sun's Energy

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What is the main energy source that drives the movement of water through the water cycle?

  • Wind
  • Moon
  • Ocean
  • Sun (correct)

How does the movement of water in ocean currents mainly occur?

  • Wind-driven (correct)
  • Gravitational pull
  • Magnetic forces
  • Earth's rotation

Why does water at the equator rise according to the text?

  • As it becomes warmer and less dense (correct)
  • As a result of wind movement
  • Because of Earth's rotation
  • Due to magnetic forces

What is the primary role of the sun in the movement of ocean currents?

<p>Generating wind energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the Earth's surface is warmed most by the sun according to the text?

<p>Equator (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What assists in powering the deep ocean water circulation?

<p>Sinking of cold, dense water near poles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the red arrows on the map indicate regarding ocean currents?

<p>Warm water moving away from equator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do continents impact the flow of ocean currents?

<p>By deflecting ocean currents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily responsible for driving surface ocean currents according to the text?

<p>Wind (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of energy that moves water through the water cycle?

<p>Sun (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does warm water rise at the equator according to the text?

<p>It is less dense than cooler water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the rivers of flowing water created by the movement of wind across oceans known as?

<p>Currents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which body of water covers nearly 75% of Earth's surface?

<p>Oceans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to powering the deep ocean water circulation according to the text?

<p>Sinking of cold, dense water near the poles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do ocean surface currents mainly move according to the text?

<p>Mainly by wind (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily responsible for creating the convection currents in both atmospheric air and ocean water?

<p>Temperature differences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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