Match the term or description with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-upwelling
A)seasonal wind pattern
B)water mass found in the Sargasso Sea
C)net water movement to the left or right of the direction of the wind
D)movement of water from the bottom to the top of the water column
E)unit of current velocity
F)water flow driven by gravity and modified by the Coriolis force
G)movement of water from the top to the bottom of the water column

Question

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Upwelling refers to the movement of water from the bottom to the top of the water column.

Answer: A
 A seasonal wind pattern is a type of wind that changes direction with the seasons, such as the monsoon winds in South Asia.

Answer: C
 Net water movement to the left or right of the direction of the wind is known as Ekman transport and is a result of the Coriolis effect.

Answer: B
 The Sargasso Sea is a region of the North Atlantic Ocean known for its distinctive floating seaweed, and is also home to a water mass called the Sargasso Sea gyre.

Answer: F
 Gravity-driven water flow modified by the Coriolis force is known as geostrophic flow and is important in ocean currents.

Answer: E
 A unit of current velocity is a meter per second (m/s), which is commonly used to measure the speed and direction of ocean currents.

Answer: G
 The movement of water from the top to the bottom of the water column is known as downwelling and is often associated with areas of net surface water divergence.

Match the Term or Description with the Appropriate Phrase