STC Chapter 5 Weather And Climate Practice Quiz

Question 1 of 5

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What Are Ocean Currents Caused By?

Select one of the following:

The Earths Rotation?
Trash
Human Fans
Unequal Heating Of The Ocean and Changes in Density
The Sun

Explanation

Question 2 of 5

1

Surface Currents are Primarily caused by winds

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 3 of 5

1

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

currents move faster than currents (tens to hundreds of centimeters per second). Surface currents generally run about meters deep, and comprise about percent of the oceans’ waters. The direction of currents is largely under the control of , mostly and .

Explanation

Question 4 of 5

1

All surface currents follow Earths Wind patterns exactly.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 5 of 5

1

Upwelling happens when….

Select one or more of the following:

Deep, cold ocean currents can sometimes rise along coastal areas when winds blow the warm surface water aside
Surface Currents flow deep into the oceans
Warm water evaporates

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STC Chapter 5 Weather And Climate Practice Quiz

Question 1 of 5

What Are Ocean Currents Caused By?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 5

Surface Currents are Primarily caused by winds

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 5

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

currents move faster than currents (tens to hundreds of centimeters per second). Surface currents generally run about meters deep, and comprise about percent of the oceans’ waters. The direction of currents is largely under the control of , mostly and .

Explanation

Question 4 of 5

All surface currents follow Earths Wind patterns exactly.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 5

Upwelling happens when….

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation