"Marine 5.1-5.5": HTML5 Crossword

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3. The sun’s rays are most concentrated when they are _____ to the Earth’s surface. (13,0)
6. The wind and the Coriolis effect create a spiral effect, called the ______ in a column of the ocean water. (5,6,0)
7. What is the fastest current that moves about 4 mph? (4,6)
12. The term _____ encompasses not just temperature change but the full suite of predicted climate impacts. (6,7,6,0)
13. There are 5 _____ that are wind-driven surface currents combines into huge circular systems. (5)
14. _____ brings important nutrients, carbon dioxide, and cooler water to the surface waters. (9,0)

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1. Much of the increase in atmospheric CO2 is a direct result of _____ activities. (5)
2. The _____, a transition zone between warm surface water and cold water below. (9,11,0,0)
4. When surface water becomes denser than the water below, causing the water to sink and mix with the deeper water. This process is called _____. (8)
5. The increase in greenhouse gases is causing the Earth to _____. (4)
8. _____ storms are rotating storms that are generated over the warm waters of the tropics. (8,0)
9. The _____ is an apparent deflection of winds and current in the ocean (8,6)
10. The climate and weather we experience is due to _____ heating by the sun. (6)
11. The dynamic duo, the _____ and the ocean create weather and climate over the surface of the Earth. (10,0)