Ocean Currents

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What are the two main types of ocean currents?

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Surface currents and deep currents.

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What factor can strengthen ocean currents?

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A large difference in salt concentration.

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From where do cold ocean currents generally originate?

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The Poles.

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From where do warm ocean currents generally originate?

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The Equator.

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What happens to warm water in the ocean?

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Warm water rises.

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What is the primary driver of surface ocean currents?

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Wind.

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

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They help regulate temperatures and weather patterns.

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What is thermohaline circulation?

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

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What role do ocean currents play in marine ecosystems?

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They distribute nutrients and affect the migration patterns of marine species.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.