Chapters 11-12

Question 1

the primary factor in giving ocean currents their life

Answer 1

temperature differences

Question 2

rim of the Pacific basin that has lots of earthquakes and active volcanos

Answer 2

ring of fire

Question 3

lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere

Answer 3

solid, liquid, gas

Question 4

traced out ocean currents

Answer 4

Matthew Maury

Question 5

What causes ocean currents?

Answer 5

Surface water is cooled in polar regions. Cold water sinks (more dense than warm water), and warm water from the equator flows out to take its place.

Question 6

“river in the sea”

Answer 6

Gulf Stream

Question 7

first textbook about the ocean

Answer 7

Geography of the Sea