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Currents and Climate

Question 8 • FHS 2016 TX-Earth and Space Science

If ocean currents have changed their circulation patterns, you can conclude that

Answer
A
patterns of wind circulation have also changed.
B
the water is colder and denser than usual.
C
the rate of evaporation has increased.
D
the climate will be milder than usual.

Explanation

Winds are a major force that drive surface ocean currents. If the currents’ circulation patterns have changed, a likely cause is that the patterns of wind circulation have changed too. The change alone does not establish that the water is colder, evaporation has increased, or the climate will be milder.

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