Question

The trade winds are found near the _____.

poles
middle latitudes
high latitudes
equator

Answer 1

equator

Answer 2

The Gulf Stream _____.

ends near the tip of Florida
is a dense, cold water current
flows in a generally northeastern direction
is the largest current in the Pacific Ocean

Answer 3

@sikinder

Answer 4

@KittyT

Answer 5

is the largest current in the Pacific Ocean

Answer 6

@shortycme

Answer 7

In the "global conveyor belt," cold water from the North Pole _____.

flows directly into the Indian Ocean
rises to the surface and flows to the equator
passes the equator and flows toward Antarctica
splits into three different currents

Answer 8

passes the equator and flows toward Antarctica

Answer 9

Cold water____than warm water.

has higher salinity
has lower salinity
is less dense

Answer 10

has lower salinity

Answer 11

Select all of the answers that apply.

Thermohaline circulation is driven by differences in _____.
wind
Earth's rotation
temperature
salinity
density

Answer 12

Earth's rotation