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schs14

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on: Aug 22, 2018

What is considered to be the largest western boundary current?
  a. Canary Current
  b. Gulf Stream
  c. Brazil Current
  d. East Australian Current



Question 2

What powers a Slocum glider?
  a. Batteries
  b. Photovoltaics
  c. Currents
  d. Gravitational energy, buoyancy, and heat



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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The Gulf Stream is the largest western boundary current. It has a width of approximately 70 kilometers
and moves at an average speed of 5 miles per hour. Information can be found in the section Surface
Currents Are Driven by the Winds



Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Slocum gliders are able to move up and down through a water column. It is powered by gravity and
buoyancy. A heat powered engine pumps the water over the ballast of the glider. Information can be
found in the section Studying Currents.



schs14

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Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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