Atmosphere and Ocean
gyre: ocean area surrounded by ocean currents Sargasso Sea
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gyre: ocean area surrounded by ocean currents Sargasso Sea: North Atlantic gyre; 700 miles wide by 2,000 miles; ocean desert; no current jogging = 5 mph sprinting = 8 mph Gulf Stream: one of the fastest ocean currents in the world The Gulf Stream, like all other ocean currents is mainly caused by wind as it creates friction when moving over the water. This friction then forces the water to move in the same direction. The Gulf Stream is typically 62 mi wide and 2,600 ft to 3,900 ft deep. The maximum speed is about 5.6 mph. Atmosphere and Ocean - 14 Because ocean currents circulate water of different temperatures all over the globe, they often have a significant impact on the world’s climate and weather patterns. The Gulf Stream gathers all of its water from the warm tropical waters of the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico causing the areas around it to be warm. Florida and much of the Southeastern United States is mild all year round because of the Gulf Stream.  
Southern States – hot and humid London fog? The greatest impact the Gulf Stream has on climate is found in Europe. Since it flows into the North Atlantic Current, it helps keep places like Great Britain much warmer than it would otherwise be. This place is also known for its foggy, overcast conditions due to the Gulf Stream. The Gulf Stream and its warm winds are also responsible for keeping northern Norway’s coast free of ice and snow. Atmosphere and Ocean - 15 Directory: cms -> lib2 -> OH01001711 -> Centricity -> Domain -> 106 lib2 -> Class of 2018 9th Grade Mrs. Zuckerberg & Mrs. Slawitsky lib2 -> 2014 Climate Resilience Aff lib2 -> Whap – Era 1 & 2 Packet lib2 -> The Hurricane Project lib2 -> Young Adult Fiction/Nonfiction Bibliography Fall 2010 lib2 -> The Hurricane Project lib2 -> 1. 2 Histograms The following table presents the average points scored per game (ppg) for the 30 nba teams in the 2012–2013 regular season. Make a dotplot to display the distribution of points per game lib2 -> The Hurricane Project lib2 -> Introduction to Computer Programming Syllabus 106 -> Atmosphere and Ocean Download 2.3 Mb. Share with your friends:
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