Deep Ocean Currents

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What are the two types of ocean currents?

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Surface and deep currents.

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What causes deep ocean currents?

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Differences in density.

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What is a circular system of currents in the Earth's major oceans called?

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Gyre.

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How does warm water compare to cold water in terms of density?

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Warm water is less dense than cold water.

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Where is the most dense ocean water found?

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At the bottom of the ocean.

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What is the primary driver of surface ocean currents?

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Wind.

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What is the term for the movement of water from the surface to the deep ocean?

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Downwelling.

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What is the term for the process where cold, nutrient-rich water rises to the surface?

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Upwelling.

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What role does the Earth's rotation play in ocean currents?

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It causes the Coriolis effect, influencing the direction of currents.

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What is the global conveyor belt?

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A large-scale ocean circulation system that moves warm and cold water around the globe.