Describe the formation and characteristics of both surface ocean currents and deep ocean currents
What will be an ideal response?
The driving force of surface ocean currents is the frictional drag of winds. Differences in temperature and salinity produce density differences, leading to the thermohaline circulation.
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A ____________ _____________can be formed when two tectonic slide and grind past each other at a fracture in the lithosphere
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Strike-slip faults are caused by shearing tectonic forces
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In 2014, which of the following countries produced the most barrels of oil?
A) Iraq B) Kuwait C) Iran D) United Arab Emirates E) Saudi Arabia
Where on a glacier is the equilibrium line?
A. where ablation exceeds accumulation B. at the foot, where its retreat stabilizes C. where accumulation balances ablation D. at the upper portion, where its growth stabilizes E. where accumulation exceeds ablation