Factor 2- Ocean Currents Flashcards

1
Q

What does each Ocean current help to do?

A

North Pacific current-

Along the West Coast, warm currents help to keep the air above them warm

Gulfstream-

The warm Gulfstream raises temperatures along the coast of Nova Scotia

Labrador current-

The cooled labrador current keeps the coast of labrador Newfoundland cool

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2
Q

What happens when two currents meet?

A

Fog often forms

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3
Q

What are the names of the three ocean currents Canada’s affected by?

A

1- The warm North Pacific current on the West Coast

2- The warm Gulfstream on the East Coast

3- The cold labrador current from the north

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