The Sun's Energy and Earth's Systems

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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?

By causing earthquakes

By creating clouds

By creating rainbows

By generating wind (correct)

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?

Wind Signup and view all the answers

Where do ocean currents flow mainly from and to?

From the poles to the equator and back Signup and view all the answers

What causes warm water to rise at the equator in the ocean?

Intense sunlight from the sun Signup and view all the answers

'Like the convection currents in atmospheric air' - how is this statement related to ocean water movement?

It refers to the way water cycles in a convection current Signup and view all the answers

What helps power the deep ocean water circulation according to the text?

Sudden sinking of cold, dense water near the poles Signup and view all the answers

What do red arrows on the map represent according to the text?

Warm water moving away from the equator Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary energy source that impacts the flow of ocean currents?

Sun Signup and view all the answers

What causes warm water to rise at the equator in the ocean?

Convection from the intense sun Signup and view all the answers

Which type of water currents are mainly moved by wind according to the text?

Surface currents Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the movement of water along with wind creating rivers of flowing water known as ocean currents?

Energy from the sun Signup and view all the answers

What helps power the deep ocean water circulation mentioned in the text?

Sudden sinking of cold, dense water near the poles Signup and view all the answers

Why does cooler water move in to replace warmer water at the equator in the ocean?

To maintain a balance in ocean temperatures Signup and view all the answers

What type of ocean currents are shown on the map by red arrows according to the text?

Warm water moving away from the equator Signup and view all the answers

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

$Convection$ from temperature differences Signup and view all the answers

'Nearly 75% of Earth is covered with water' - how is this related to ocean currents according to the text?

$Water$ facilitating movement of ocean currents across vast distances Signup and view all the answers

'Ocean surface currents are indicated on the map by arrows' - what do blue arrows represent according to the text?

Cold surface water moving away from the poles Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary energy source that drives the water cycle?

How does the sun impact the movement of ocean currents?

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered with water?

What creates rivers of flowing water known as ocean currents?

Where do ocean currents flow mainly from and to?

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?

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 is the primary energy source that impacts the flow of ocean currents?

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?

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?

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 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?

'Ocean surface currents are indicated on the map by arrows' - what do blue arrows represent according to the text?

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