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Oceanic Circulation: What Keeps the Ocean in Motion? Quiz
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1. In your own words, explain in one sentence which factors drive ocean currents and the global ocean conveyor belt?
2. Someone shows you the following graph as a result of the same experiment that you performed in class. What experimental condition(s) fit the data shown?
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a. A and B
b. B and D
c. C and D
d. A and D
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3. Why is oceanic circulation important for our planet?
a. Oceanic circulation prevents the mixing of nutrients, heat, and oxygen.
b. Oceanic circulation causes the rotation of the Earth.
c. Oceanic circulation distributes heat around the globe to regulate weather and climate.
d. Oceanic circulation keeps polar ice from melting.
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4. Use the image below and follow the numbers to explain how the global ocean conveyor belt works. Describe which parts of the ocean currents are cold, warm, on the surface (less dense), or at the bottom of the ocean (denser).
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5. What could happen if, due to climate change, temperatures in the polar regions increase significantly?
a. Surface water at the poles would not get cold and dense enough to sink to the ocean floor.
b. The global ocean conveyor belt would slow down and could potentially stop.
c. Ocean currents would not be able to distribute heat globally anymore, which would change our weather and climate.
d. All of the above.
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