Science Ocean Currents Flashcards
1
Q
What causes ocean currents to circulate (two different types of currents)?
A
Thermohaline circulation and surface currents (driven by winds)
2
Q
Temperature vs. density
A
High temp. = low density
Low temp. = high density
3
Q
Salinity vs. density
A
High density = high salinity
Low density = low salinity
4
Q
Based on temperature vs. density, where would you expect water to rise and sink?
A
Water rises at the equator and cold water sinks at higher latitudes.
