The ocean current that flows from North America toward Europe and warms Europe’s climate is called the Gulf Stream.
What is the name of the ocean current that flows from North America toward Europe and warms Europe’s climate?
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El Niño
El Niño
Gulf Stream
Gulf Stream
El Niña
El Niña
loop current
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What effect does the melting of glaciers have on the ocean water near them?
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It causes the water to deflect at the equator.
It causes the water to deflect at the equator.
It raises the surface temperature of the water.
It raises the surface temperature of the water.
It decreases the salinity of the water.
It decreases the salinity of the water.
It forms hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions.
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It causes the water to deflect at the equator.
It causes the water to deflect at the equator.
It raises the surface temperature of the water.
It raises the surface temperature of the water.
It decreases the salinity of the water.
It decreases the salinity of the water.
It forms hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions.
The melting of glaciers causes it decreases the salinity of the water. When glaciers melt, they introduce freshwater into the ocean, which reduces the overall salinity of the surrounding water.
How does the global conveyer belt regulate global temperatures?
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It moves water between the poles and the equator.
It moves water between the poles and the equator.
It changes the direction of the trade winds.
It changes the direction of the trade winds.
It creates surface waves around the globe.
It creates surface waves around the globe.
It releases carbon dioxide from the ocean’s sea floor.
It releases carbon dioxide from the ocean’s sea floor.
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It moves water between the poles and the equator.
It moves water between the poles and the equator.
It changes the direction of the trade winds.
It changes the direction of the trade winds.
It creates surface waves around the globe.
It creates surface waves around the globe.
It releases carbon dioxide from the ocean’s sea floor.
It releases carbon dioxide from the ocean’s sea floor.
The global conveyor belt regulates global temperatures because it moves water between the poles and the equator. This movement of water helps to distribute heat across the planet, influencing climate and temperature patterns.
What is the predictable, continuous movement of water in a defined direction?
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turbidity
turbidity
current
current
Wave
Wave
trade winds
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turbidity
turbidity
current
current
Wave
Wave
trade winds
The predictable, continuous movement of water in a defined direction is called a current.
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