Ocean Currents and Their Global Impact - Global Impact
Watch this video on the global impact of ocean currents, and answer the following questions using information found in the video.
Source: NOAA | Ocean Explorer: Ocean Currents
Global Impact Video: What Do You Think?
- Define “upwelling.” Why is it important?
- How do ocean currents moderate global temperatures, both on a larger and more regional scale?
- What can happen to the Global Conveyor Belt if glacial sea ice melts? How would this affect the global and regional climates?