unit9 Flashcards
(17 cards)
1
Q
The sun hits on an equal spot on every part on earth
A
False
2
Q
where does the sun hit unequal
A
the poles
3
Q
where does the sun hit equal
A
equator
4
Q
carols effect causes air current to veer off course because of the Earth’s rotation
A
True
5
Q
The equator spins faster than the ________
A
Poles
6
Q
Ocean water is contently _______
A
Moving
7
Q
ocean currents are caused by ______ and _______
A
Tides and winds
8
Q
northern hemisphere. deflection: _____
A
right
9
Q
Southern hemisphere. deflection: _____
A
left
10
Q
The more salt the less density
A
False
11
Q
The movement of water that happens at the surface of the ocean is known as __________ ________
A
Surface currents
12
Q
1
A
North antlantic
13
Q
2
A
Indian ocean
14
Q
3
A
north pacific
15
Q
4
A
south antlantic
16
Q
5
A
south pacific
17
Q
A
