Convection/Ocean Currents Vocab

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Transfer of thermal energy by circulation of a liquid or gas

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convection

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Global patterns from ocean movement, e.g., Gulf Stream

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ocean currents

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Geometric arrangement in a sturdy area.

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pattern

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Originate in polar regions and flow through surrounding water

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Cold currents

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Originate in tropical waters, bringing warm conditions to higher latitudes.

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warm currents

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Warm ocean current from Gulf of Mexico to Atlantic Ocean

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Gulf Stream

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Deep ocean & surface currents combination

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Conveyor Belt Circulation

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Amount of salt in water

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salinity

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Causes air and water to turn left in the southern hemisphere and right in the northern hemisphere due to Earth's rotation.

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Coriolis Effect

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Horizontal ocean water movement caused by wind at the surface.

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surface currents