19 Questions
What is the primary energy source that drives the water cycle?
Sun
How does the sun impact the movement of ocean currents?
By generating wind
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered with water?
About 75%
What creates rivers of flowing water known as ocean currents?
Wind
Where do ocean currents flow mainly from and to?
From the poles to the equator and back
What causes warm water to rise at the equator in the ocean?
Intense sunlight from the sun
'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
What helps power the deep ocean water circulation according to the text?
Sudden sinking of cold, dense water near the poles
What do red arrows on the map represent according to the text?
Warm water moving away from the equator
What is the primary energy source that impacts the flow of ocean currents?
Sun
What causes warm water to rise at the equator in the ocean?
Convection from the intense sun
Which type of water currents are mainly moved by wind according to the text?
Surface currents
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
What helps power the deep ocean water circulation mentioned in the text?
Sudden sinking of cold, dense water near the poles
Why does cooler water move in to replace warmer water at the equator in the ocean?
To maintain a balance in ocean temperatures
What type of ocean currents are shown on the map by red arrows according to the text?
Warm water moving away from the equator
What is responsible for creating convection currents in both atmospheric air and ocean water based on the text?
$Convection$ from temperature differences
'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
'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
Explore the role of the sun as the energy source for various systems on Earth, from nuclear fusion to heat transfer. Learn how light energy is transformed into thermal energy, impacting the movement of molecules and changes in air and water.
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