What effects do ocean currents have on short-term climate change? Check all that apply.

Ocean currents can carry warm water, which can raise the temperature of the air and land.

Ocean currents increase the strength of prevailing winds, which can cool the air and land.

Ocean currents can carry cold water, which can cool the air and land.

Ocean currents increase hurricane activity, which can raise the temperature of the air and land.

Ocean currents can carry warm water, which causes hurricane activity and raises the temperature of the air and land.

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Sampson

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22 January, 11:20

What effects do ocean currents have on short-term climate change? Check all that apply.

Ocean currents can carry warm water, which can raise the temperature of the air and land.

Ocean currents increase the strength of prevailing winds, which can cool the air and land.

Ocean currents can carry cold water, which can cool the air and land.

Ocean currents increase hurricane activity, which can raise the temperature of the air and land.

Ocean currents can carry warm water, which causes hurricane activity and raises the temperature of the air and land.

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Ariella Silva · Answer 1

1) Ocean currents can carry warm water, which can raise the temperature of the air and land.

2) Ocean currents can carry cold water, which can cool the air and land.