Wind and Currents

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What is wind?

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Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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What drives surface currents in the ocean?

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Surface currents are driven by global winds.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the phenomenon where Earth's rotation causes the wind to curve.

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What causes wind?

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Wind is caused by differences in air pressure.

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What are the two types of ocean currents?

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The two types of ocean currents are surface currents and deep currents.

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How do global winds affect ocean currents?

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Global winds create friction on the ocean surface, driving surface currents.

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What is the relationship between air pressure and wind?

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Wind flows from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure due to pressure differences.

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What role does the Coriolis effect play in weather patterns?

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The Coriolis effect influences the direction of wind and ocean currents, affecting weather patterns.

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What are deep ocean currents driven by?

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Deep ocean currents are primarily driven by differences in water density, which is affected by temperature and salinity.

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How do surface currents impact climate?

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Surface currents help distribute heat across the planet, influencing climate and weather patterns.