Ocean Currents Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• heat : transported by currents from the earth's equator to the poles
• warm : current: carries warm water away from the equator toward cool areas
• climate : long-term weather conditions in an area. influence by ocean currents.
• deflection : continental _ - cause currents change their direction as they come in contact with continents
• cold : current: carries cool water away from the poles toward warmer areas
• gulf stream : current: carries warm water from the equator toward the poles near greenland, creating a mild climate there
• california : current: brings down cool water from the north and keeps the climate cooler on the west coast than the inland climate
• sun : the driving force of the ocean current's convection pattern.
• temperature : differences in _ and salinity cause the movement of deep water currents
• ocean current : a stream-like movement of water that transports heat throughout the ocean
• surface : current: located at or near the surface and influences climate of coastal areas
• deep : current: located far below the surface that circulates warm and cold water around the world
• salinity : measure of how much dissolved salt is in the ocean. determines the density of the water
• latitude : the distance north or south of the equator
• global winds : controls the direction that surface currents flow
• coriolis effect : influenced by the earth's rotation and causes ocean currents to move in a curved rather than straight path
• convection : currents in the ocean and the global winds move in a circular pattern due to uneven heating from the poles and equator.