Ocean Currents

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What are movements of ocean water in a continuous flow called?

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Ocean currents.

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What are currents that occur at or near the surface of the ocean called?

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Surface Currents.

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Do variations in temperature and salinity drive the Global Conveyor Belt?

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Yes.

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What is the salt content of a substance called?

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Salinity.

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Where do warm ocean currents generally come from?

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The Equator.

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What is the term for the large-scale movement of water in the ocean?

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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 drives surface ocean currents?

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Wind.

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What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on ocean currents called?

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Coriolis Effect.

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What is the term for the vertical movement of water in the ocean?

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Convection Currents.