Ocean Currents

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What is an ocean current?

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An ocean current is moving water traveling in a path.

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What type of current is the Gulf Stream?

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The Gulf Stream is a warm current.

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What does the Gulf Stream do?

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It brings warm Gulf waters to the western coast of Europe and England.

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True or False: Surface currents affect weather and climate.

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True.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect is the way Earth's rotation affects the direction of winds and currents.

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What is salinity?

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Salinity is the measure of salt in water.

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What happens to turtles riding the Gulf Stream from New York?

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They would be carried to London.

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What are surface currents?

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Surface currents are ocean currents that occur at the top layer of the ocean.

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What causes ocean currents?

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Ocean currents are caused by wind, water temperature differences, and salinity.

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What is the difference between warm and cold currents?

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Warm currents carry warm water from the equator, while cold currents carry cold water from the poles.