Chapters 11-12 Flashcards
1
Q
the primary factor in giving ocean currents their life
A
temperature differences
2
Q
rim of the Pacific basin that has lots of earthquakes and active volcanos
A
ring of fire
3
Q
lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere
A
solid, liquid, gas
4
Q
traced out ocean currents
A
Matthew Maury
5
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.
6
Q
“river in the sea”
A
Gulf Stream
7
Q
first textbook about the ocean
A
Geography of the Sea
