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What is the primary energy source that drives the water cycle?
What is the primary energy source that drives the water cycle?
- Sun (correct)
- Wind
- Clouds
- Rain
How does the sun impact the movement of ocean currents?
How does the sun impact the movement of ocean currents?
- By causing earthquakes
- By creating clouds
- By creating rainbows
- By generating wind (correct)
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered with water?
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered with water?
- Nearly 25%
- Approximately 50%
- About 75% (correct)
- Over 90%
What creates rivers of flowing water known as ocean currents?
What creates rivers of flowing water known as ocean currents?
Where do ocean currents flow mainly from and to?
Where do ocean currents flow mainly from and to?
What causes warm water to rise at the equator in the ocean?
What causes warm water to rise at the equator in the ocean?
'Like the convection currents in atmospheric air' - how is this statement related to ocean water movement?
'Like the convection currents in atmospheric air' - how is this statement related to ocean water movement?
What helps power the deep ocean water circulation according to the text?
What helps power the deep ocean water circulation according to the text?
What do red arrows on the map represent according to the text?
What do red arrows on the map represent according to the text?
What is the primary energy source that impacts the flow of ocean currents?
What is the primary energy source that impacts the flow of ocean currents?
What causes warm water to rise at the equator in the ocean?
What causes warm water to rise at the equator in the ocean?
Which type of water currents are mainly moved by wind according to the text?
Which type of water currents are mainly moved by wind according to the text?
What is the main reason for the movement of water along with wind creating rivers of flowing water known as ocean currents?
What is the main reason for the movement of water along with wind creating rivers of flowing water known as ocean currents?
What helps power the deep ocean water circulation mentioned in the text?
What helps power the deep ocean water circulation mentioned in the text?
Why does cooler water move in to replace warmer water at the equator in the ocean?
Why does cooler water move in to replace warmer water at the equator in the ocean?
What type of ocean currents are shown on the map by red arrows according to the text?
What type of ocean currents are shown on the map by red arrows according to the text?
What is responsible for creating convection currents in both atmospheric air and ocean water based on the text?
What is responsible for creating convection currents in both atmospheric air and ocean water based on the text?
'Nearly 75% of Earth is covered with water' - how is this related to ocean currents according to the text?
'Nearly 75% of Earth is covered with water' - how is this related to ocean currents according to the text?
'Ocean surface currents are indicated on the map by arrows' - what do blue arrows represent according to the text?
'Ocean surface currents are indicated on the map by arrows' - what do blue arrows represent according to the text?
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