Oceans Flashcards
1
Q
What 6 things do oceans do to influence weather, and in turn climate
A
Move energy
71% of earths surface
High heat capacity (moderates temp)
Evaporation
50-70% of o2
Takes up carbon
2
Q
What trend is there regarding speed and latitude
A
The linear speed decreases as it gets closer to the poles
3
Q
What trends are there in the red and black arrows
A
Black blows more along the coast, while red blows straights toward a piece of land
4
Q
What does the ocean play a major role in
A
Determining the climate. Ability to store and distribute heat energy through currents and winds
