How is energy transferred with ocean currents?
Ocean Currents and Climate Review

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1.
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Heat at the equator moves towards the poles.
2.
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What is the salt content of a substance called?
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Salinity.
3.
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What is the circulation of hot and cold matter known as?
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Convection.
4.
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What two factors determine the density of water in deep currents?
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Salinity and temperature.
5.
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What drives deep ocean currents?
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The circular movement of matter due to density, temperature, and salinity.
6.
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What is the term for the movement of water caused by differences in temperature and salinity?
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Thermohaline circulation.
7.
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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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