Opdycke 5 24/25 RRMS Currents

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What do currents transport besides water?

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Energy

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What are the two types of water currents?

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Surface and deep

Front

What is the surface current that flows along the eastern US and brings warm water to Europe?

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Gulf Stream

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What causes the Coriolis Effect?

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Earth's rotation

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What causes deep ocean currents?

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Density differences

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Define surface currents.

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Surface currents are water movements that occur at the ocean's surface, driven by wind and the Earth's rotation.

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Define deep ocean currents.

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Deep ocean currents are large-scale movements of water that occur below the surface, driven by differences in water density.

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What is the role of the Coriolis Effect in ocean currents?

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The Coriolis Effect causes moving water to turn and twist, influencing the direction of currents.

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How do temperature differences affect ocean currents?

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Temperature differences create variations in water density, which can drive deep ocean currents.

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What is the relationship between wind and surface currents?

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Wind generates surface currents by transferring energy to the water's surface.