Ocean Currents

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What causes surface ocean currents?

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Global Wind Patterns

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What causes deep ocean currents?

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Density changes

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What happens to warm water in the ocean?

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Warm water rises.

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When are ocean currents stronger?

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When there is a large salt difference.

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What happens to freshwater in the ocean?

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Freshwater rises.

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What is the primary driver of ocean currents?

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The combination of wind, water density, and the Earth's rotation.

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What role does the Coriolis effect play in ocean currents?

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It causes currents to curve due to the rotation of the Earth.

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How do temperature differences affect ocean currents?

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Temperature differences create density variations, influencing the movement of water.

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What is thermohaline circulation?

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A global system of surface and deep ocean currents driven by temperature and salinity differences.

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What is the significance of ocean currents for climate?

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They help regulate temperatures and weather patterns across the globe.