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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What assists in powering the deep ocean water circulation?

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

    How do continents impact the flow of ocean currents?

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

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

    <p>Wind</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sun</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Oceans</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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