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What is the primary characteristic of warm ocean currents?
What is the primary characteristic of warm ocean currents?
- Lower temperatures and flow towards the equator
- Lower temperatures and flow towards the poles
- Higher temperatures and flow towards the poles
- Higher temperatures and flow towards the equator (correct)
Which ocean current can lead to increased evaporation and more rainfall in coastal areas?
Which ocean current can lead to increased evaporation and more rainfall in coastal areas?
- Cold ocean current
- Ocean La Niña current
- Warm ocean current (correct)
- Ocean El Niño current
In the Northern Hemisphere, what impact does a cold ocean current have on climate?
In the Northern Hemisphere, what impact does a cold ocean current have on climate?
- Warmer temperatures; less rainfall
- Warmer temperatures; more rainfall
- Colder temperatures; more rainfall
- Colder temperatures; less rainfall (correct)
Which direction do warm ocean currents generally flow in?
Which direction do warm ocean currents generally flow in?
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What role do ocean currents play in shaping climate patterns?
What role do ocean currents play in shaping climate patterns?
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Which statement is true about cold ocean currents?
Which statement is true about cold ocean currents?
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