Ocean Currents Quiz
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Question
Which of the following are true of the transfer of thermal energy in the oceans? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses
Energy is absorbed more than radiated near the poles.
Energy is absorbed more than radiated near the poles.
Energy is absorbed more than radiated near the equator.
Energy is absorbed more than radiated near the equator.
Energy is carried from the equator to poles in surface currents.
Energy is carried from the equator to poles in surface currents.
Energy is carried from the equator to poles in deep ocean currents.
Energy is carried from the equator to poles in deep ocean currents.
Energy is radiated more than absorbed near the poles.
Energy is radiated more than absorbed near the poles.
Energy is radiated more than absorbed near the equator.
Energy is radiated more than absorbed near the equator.
The correct answers are:
1. Energy is absorbed more than radiated near the poles.
2. Energy is absorbed more than radiated near the equator.
3. Energy is carried from the equator to poles in surface currents.
Ocean Currents Quiz
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Question
Which statement about ocean surface currents is false?(1 point)
Responses
They have no effect on air temperature over land on the coast.
They have no effect on air temperature over land on the coast.
They flow in large gyres in the major ocean basins.
They flow in large gyres in the major ocean basins.
They influence the climate and weather of areas along the coast.
They influence the climate and weather of areas along the coast.
They move heat and water between equatorial regions and polar regions.