Hydrosphere Oceans Flashcards
1
Q
5 main oceans
A
Artic, pacific, Atlantic, Indian, southern
2
Q
Thermohaline circulation
A
The balance between temperature and salinity that drives ocean circulation
3
Q
Why does temperature and salinity drive ocean circulation
A
Difference in density
4
Q
What does ocean currents distribute around the world
A
Heat
5
Q
What does wind drive
A
Surface currents
6
Q
Ocean acidification
A
carbon dioxide in the atmosphere mixes in the oceans, making them more acidic
