Chapter 11 Flashcards
1
Q
What causes ocean currents?
A
Surface water is cooled in polar regions. Cold water sinks (more dense than warm water), and warm water from the equator flows out to take its place.
2
Q
“river in the sea”
A
Gulf Stream
3
Q
the primary factor in giving ocean currents their life
A
temperature differences
4
Q
first textbook about the ocean
A
Geography of the Sea
5
Q
traced out ocean currents
A
Matthew Maury
