2. Physical Oceanography

Currents — Quiz

Test your understanding of currents with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following describes the primary characteristic of surface ocean currents?

Question 2

What is the main driving force behind deep ocean currents?

Question 3

Ekman transport results in the net movement of surface water at what angle to the wind direction in the Northern Hemisphere?

Question 4

Geostrophic flow occurs when there is a balance between which two forces?

Question 5

What is a large, rotating system of ocean currents, often found in major ocean basins?