Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation
Learning Objective
I can explain how air and water move around the Earth in patterns.
Lesson Flow
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How do ocean currents work? - Jennifer Verduin
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Practice
6 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe how wind and the Coriolis effect work together to create the circular pattern of ocean surface currents in the Northern Hemisphere. Explain how differences in water temperature and salt concentration create deep ocean currents, and describe the general direction of movement of this water from the poles. ”
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