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The Oceans
Ocean Coolio Facts
9
Science
8th Grade
11/14/2010

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Term
Oceans hold ______ heat energy than the atmosphere
Definition

More

(High specific Heat)

Term
Oceans _______ the climate on land in many ways.
Definition
Influence
Term
Surface Ocean Currents are caused by Surface  _________ patterns.
Definition
Wind
Term

Warm Currents Flow _____

from equator

 

Definition
away
Term

Cold currents flow _____

the equator

Definition
towards
Term
It takes ___ energy to change the temp of water than land or air
Definition
more!
Term
Climates near the coast line will be ________ by the ocean.
Definition

Moderated

(Causing Cooler Summers nd Warmer Winters)

Term
Deep ocean currents are caused by _______ in temp and saltiness.
Definition

the Differences!

(These currents help maintain Earths Balance!), Called the Convyer Belt

 

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