How do ocean currents influence climate? Provide at least three examples

What will be an ideal response?


The transfer of heat by winds and ocean currents equalizes these latitudinal energy imbalances. Warm currents have moderating effects, keeping European winter temperatures warmer. Cold currents chill air in the summer months in the middle latitudes. Cold currents increase aridity in tropical deserts, intensifying coastal aridity.

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A) blue B) orange C) red D) yellow

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Examine this photograph. Identify the features seen here, and describe in detail the sequence of events which must have occurred in order to produce these features

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Consumption

A) varies greatly by age group. B) levels remain constant over time, with people purchasing mainly the same types of things. C) is highly gendered. D) changes according to income levels. E) varies by race or ethnicity.

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Which of the following animals feed directly on living kelp?

A) Lobsters B) Mollusks C) Otters D) Sea stars E) Sea urchins

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