Ocean Currents

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What is the continuous flow of water in the ocean called?

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Ocean Current

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Where do cold ocean currents originate?

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The poles

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Why do the North and South Poles have the coldest ocean water?

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The poles get less light.

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In which direction do cold currents move?

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Towards the Equator

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What type of water creates a deep ocean current?

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Cold, salty water.

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What is the primary driver of ocean currents?

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Wind and the Earth's rotation.

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What is the difference between surface currents and deep ocean currents?

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Surface currents are driven by wind and affect the upper layer of the ocean, while deep ocean currents are driven by differences in water density.

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What role do ocean currents play in climate?

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They help regulate temperatures and distribute heat around the planet.

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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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How do ocean currents affect marine life?

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They transport nutrients and influence migration patterns of marine species.