Impacts of Ocean Currents (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Role of ocean currents in Earth's climate
Role of ocean currents in Earth's climate
Redistribute heat & moisture globally as natural heating system
Direction warm currents transport heat
Direction warm currents transport heat
From equatorial regions towards the poles
Direction cold currents transport water
Direction cold currents transport water
From polar regions towards the equator
Where does the Gulf Stream begin?
Where does the Gulf Stream begin?
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf Stream effect on western Europe temperature
Gulf Stream effect on western Europe temperature
Significantly warms it, warmer than similar latitudes
California Current direction of flow
California Current direction of flow
Southward along western coast of North America
California Current effect on coastal temperature
California Current effect on coastal temperature
Cools regions, creating cooler summers & milder winters
How ocean current temperature affects air above it
How ocean current temperature affects air above it
Directly affects air temp, alters pressure & wind patterns
Effect of warm currents on precipitation
Effect of warm currents on precipitation
Increase evaporation, leading to more precipitation
Effect of cold currents on precipitation
Effect of cold currents on precipitation
Cool air, reduce moisture capacity, create drier conditions
Gulf Stream effect on western Europe precipitation
Gulf Stream effect on western Europe precipitation
Higher precipitation, contributes to wet climate
California Current effect on S. California precipitation
California Current effect on S. California precipitation
Lower precipitation, contributes to semi-arid/arid climate
What does ENSO affect in Pacific Ocean?
What does ENSO affect in Pacific Ocean?
Direction & strength of currents, affecting precipitation