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What effect do temperatures have on deep ocean currents?

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Temperatures affect deep ocean currents by influencing water density; warmer water is less dense and tends to rise, while colder water is denser and sinks.

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How does the density of warm air compare to cold air?

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Warm air is less dense than cold air.

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What causes wind to blow?

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Wind is caused by differences in air temperature and pressure.

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Where can you find an area with very little wind?

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You can find very little wind in the doldrums around the equator.

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What are the two main types of water currents?

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The two main types of water currents are surface currents and deep currents.

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Define convection currents.

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Convection currents are movements in a fluid caused by the rising of warmer, less dense fluid and the sinking of cooler, denser fluid.

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What is the role of the Earth's rotation in wind patterns?

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The Earth's rotation affects wind patterns through the Coriolis effect, which causes winds to curve rather than move in a straight line.

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Explain the term 'doldrums'.

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The doldrums are regions near the equator characterized by low wind speeds and calm conditions.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as air and water, caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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How do surface currents differ from deep currents?

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

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