UNRAVELLING THE ATLANTIC MERIDIONAL OVERTURNING CIRCULATION (AMOC)

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a complex system of ocean currents that is vital to the climate system. Take the quiz to find out why it plays such a key role.

QUESTION:

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Every second, the AMOC moves how many cubic metres of water northwards?

5 million cubic metres 17 million cubic metres 22 million cubic metres

QUESTION:

1/8

Every second, the AMOC moves how many cubic metres of water northwards?

5 million cubic metres

17 million cubic metres

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UNRAVELLING THE ATLANTIC MERIDIONAL OVERTURNING CIRCULATION (AMOC)

QUESTION:

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Every second, the AMOC moves how many cubic metres of water northwards?

QUESTION:

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Every second, the AMOC moves how many cubic metres of water northwards?

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