Ocean Circulation Answers

Which statements describe currents in the oceans? Check all that apply.El Niño is a current of water between Australia and North America.Currents occur at the surface of and deep within the ocean.The Coriolis effect contributes to the direction of current flow.Currents often change in unpredictable ways, causing climate change.Wind direction, the spin of Earth, and differences in temperature contribute to currents.

AB✔ C

A✔ BC

the Coriolis effect✔ the moon’s gravitydeep ocean currents

Which factors cause ocean water to become denser? Check all that apply.an increase in energya decrease in energyan increase in temperaturea decrease in temperaturean increase in salinitya decrease in salinity