Vocab
The distance north or south of the Earth's equatory
Latitude
The equator sits at ______ degrees latitude
Zero (it is the starting point)
From the warmer ocean to the cooler air.
This is the largest ocean on Earth
Pacific Ocean
This cartoon character lives at the bottom of the ocean and has a starfish and a squid as neighbors
Spongebob
Ocean water flowing in a continuous path
Ocean Current
which of these latitudes has the highest temperature?90 south, 5 north, 30 south
5 north
Which of these US cities has a climate that is most affected by ocean currents?
New York City, Evanston, Denver
NYC
This ocean is between N/S America & Europe/Africa
Atlantic Ocean
This cartoon is about a colorful puppy who lives with her mom, dad, and sister.
Bluey
Ocean currents that flow in a circle
Gyre
Which of these latitudes would be the colder temperatue?
12 north, 85 south, 35 north
85 south
Which direction to ocean currents in the Southern Hemisphere rotate?
Counter clockwise
This is the northernmost ocean on Earth
Arctic
This cartoon is about a band who also hunts demons when they aren't making music
K Pop Demon Hunters
Equator
What is a reason that different locations at the same latitude might have very different air temperatures?
They can have a warm or cold ocean current moving past
What is the name of the huge area of trash that is "stuck" in ocean currents in the Pacific Ocean?
Great Pacific Garbage Patch
This ocean is made up of the lower parts of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans
Southern Ocean
This cartoon is about a group of friends and their dog who travel around solving mysteries
Scooby Doo
General weather patterns over a long period of time
Climate
What is the approximate latitude of Evanston, WY?
41 North
Up to Wehrle
About how much (%) of Earth's surface is covered by Oceans?
71%
This cartoon is about a boy genius who has a secret laboratory in his basement
Dexter's Lab