The correct answers are as follows:
1) Earth's rotation causes air movement.
2) The equator receives more direct and intense sunlight, warming the water.
3) Currents in the Northern Hemisphere tend to move in a clockwise pattern.
4) Areas see significant changes in temperature and levels of precipitation.
How do prevailing winds produce ocean currents?(1 point) Responses The angle of Earth’s axis causes air movement. The angle of Earth’s axis causes air movement. Earth’s rotation causes air movement. Earth’s rotation causes air movement. Tornadoes cause circulation patterns of warm and cool air. Tornadoes cause circulation patterns of warm and cool air. Heat from the sun causes circulation patterns of warm and cool air. Heat from the sun causes circulation patterns of warm and cool air. Question 2 A)Why do warm ocean currents begin at the equator?(1 point) Responses The volcanic activity at the equator heats up the water. The volcanic activity at the equator heats up the water. There is a concentration of magma rising at the equator. There is a concentration of magma rising at the equator. The equator receives more direct and intense sunlight, warming the water. The equator receives more direct and intense sunlight, warming the water. Heat rises from the southern pole and is warmest in the middle of the globe. Heat rises from the southern pole and is warmest in the middle of the globe. Question 3 A)How are ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere different from currents in the Southern Hemisphere?(1 point) Responses Currents in the Northern Hemisphere tend to move in a counterclockwise pattern. Currents in the Northern Hemisphere tend to move in a counterclockwise pattern. Currents in the Northern Hemisphere always carry warm water. Currents in the Northern Hemisphere always carry warm water. Currents in the Northern Hemisphere tend to move in a clockwise pattern. Currents in the Northern Hemisphere tend to move in a clockwise pattern. Currents in the Northern Hemisphere always carry cold water. Currents in the Northern Hemisphere always carry cold water. Question 4 A)In an El Niño year, trade winds are too weak to send warm currents west. Instead, warm currents travel east into South America. What is the end result of this difference in an El Niño year?(1 point) Responses Warm water pools toward the west. Warm water pools toward the west. Areas of North America have a colder winter. Areas of North America have a colder winter. Equatorial winds are particularly strong. Equatorial winds are particularly strong. Areas see significant changes in temperature and levels of precipitation. Areas see significant changes in temperature and levels of precipitation.
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