Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain how air and water move around the Earth in patterns.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 6 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe two major differences between surface currents and deep ocean currents.
2. Explain how the Coriolis effect influences the direction of ocean gyres in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
3. How does thermohaline circulation contribute to the movement of water around the globe?
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