Match the term or description with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-Ekman transport
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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ekman transport refers to the net water movement that occurs at a 90-degree angle to the direction of the wind due to the Coriolis effect.

Answer: E
 The unit of current velocity is typically measured in meters per second (m/s) for ocean currents.

Answer: F
 Gravity currents are driven by differences in density and modified by the Coriolis force, which results in a flow of water along the ocean floor.

Note: Choices A, B, D, and G do not match the description of Ekman transport.

Match the Term or Description with the Appropriate Phrase