Atmosphere: Oceanic Circulation points

Question 1

How do currents move on the surface and in what direction?

Answer 1

On the surface, currents move in loops known as gyres which move clockwise in the North Atlantic

Question 2

Where do warm currents move water from? (& example mark!!)

Answer 2

Warm currents take warm water from the equator to the poles (e.g The North Atlantic Drift)

Question 3

Where do cold currents take cool water from and to? (& example mark- dog)

Answer 3

Cold currents take cooler water from the poles to the equator (e.g Labrador current)

Question 4

What are currents influenced by?

Answer 4

Currents are influenced by prevailing winds

Question 5

What does the coriolis effect do in the northern hemisphere?

Answer 5

The coriolis effect deflects currents to the right in the northern hemisphere