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What is a current?

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A large stream of moving water that flows through the oceans.

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What causes cold, deep currents to form in the oceans near the poles?

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The sinking of dense cold water with high salinity.

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How do plants transpire water?

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Plants transpire water through their leaves.

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What is the movement of sand along a beach called?

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Longshore drift.

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What is lake turnover?

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A seasonal change that refreshes the supply of nutrients throughout a lake.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The effect of Earth's rotation on the direction of winds and currents.

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What is salinity?

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The concentration of salt in water.

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What is the difference between a tide and a current?

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A tide is the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun, while a current is a continuous, directed movement of seawater.

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What role do icebergs play in ocean currents?

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Icebergs can contribute to the sinking of cold freshwater, affecting local currents.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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