Using the maps of the ocean wind (Figure 1) and currents (Figure 2), determine w
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Using the maps of the ocean wind (Figure 1) and currents (Figure 2), determine which direction currents and wind are moving in each of the five locations listed below. Record your findings in the table below using compass direction, e.g., N, S, E, W, NE, NW, etc.
Location
Direction of Movement
Ocean Current
Wind Circulation
U.S. west coast
U.S. east coast
North Pacific Ocean (around 40° N, 170° W)
North of Antarctica, at 50°S, 100°E
West of South America, 10°S, 100°W
Location
Direction of Movement
Ocean Current
Wind Circulation
U.S. west coast
U.S. east coast
North Pacific Ocean (around 40° N, 170° W)
North of Antarctica, at 50°S, 100°E
West of South America, 10°S, 100°W
Explanation / Answer
Ocean current Wind
U.S. West Coast Southward Northerly
U.S. east coast Northward South westerly
North Pacific Ocean (around 40° N, 170° W) Eastward Westerly
North of Antarctica, at 50°S, 100°E Eastward Westerly
West of South America, 10°S, 100°W Westward South easterly
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