Practice - Factors Affecting Temperature Distribution
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Practice Questions
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What happens to ocean temperature as you move from the equator toward the poles?
💡 Hint: Consider the concept of insolation.
What is a thermocline?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens with depth in oceans.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What effect does latitude have on surface ocean temperatures?
💡 Hint: Think about the angle of the sun’s rays.
True or False: Ocean currents have no impact on local climates.
💡 Hint: Consider examples like the Gulf Stream.
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Challenge Problems
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Predict how an increase in ocean current speed could impact coastal climates in North America.
💡 Hint: Consider how increased movement of warm water might influence coastal temperatures.
Evaluate the potential consequences of polar ice melt on ocean temperature distribution.
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature and salinity interact in ocean dynamics.
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