Ocean Currents

question 38

Multiple Choice

Ocean currents

• A) are generated by friction between winds and ocean surfaces.
• B) always move clockwise in an ocean basin.
• C) are important in shipping but have little effect on living environments.
• D) are driven by the earth's core rotating faster than the ocean water.
• E) have no effect on inland weather.

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Definitions:

Cranium

The part of the skull which encloses the brain, consisting of the frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones.

Hyaline Cartilage

A type of tough, elastic cartilage that provides cushioning and support for body structures such as the ribs, nose, and trachea.

Fibrous Joint Capsule

A tough, connective tissue envelope that surrounds a synovial joint, providing support and protection.

Forearm Bone

Refers to one of the two long bones located between the elbow and the wrist, namely the radius and ulna.