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student77

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on: Aug 22, 2018

What is another name for undercurrents?
  a. Equatorial currents
  b. Transverse currents
  c. Countercurrents
  d. Subterranean currents



Question 2

What is La Nia?
  a. A warmer than normal circulation event
  b. A circulation due to density and salinity
  c. A colder than normal circulation event
  d. The result of volcanic eruptions



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

ANS: C
Countercurrents typically accompany equatorial currents. They flow on the surface in the opposite
direction of the main current. They can be quite large. Information can be found in the section Surface
Currents Are Driven by the Winds.



Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
La Nia events are characterized by strong currents, powerful upwelling, and stormy conditions. These
colder than normal events are the response to El Nio events. Information can be found in the section
El Nio and La Nia Are Exceptions to Normal Wind and Current Flow.



student77

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Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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