Ocean Currents

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What is density?

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Density is how tightly packed molecules are.

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If a material is LESS dense than water, what will it do?

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It will float.

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What are movements of ocean water in a continuous flow called?

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Ocean currents.

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What are currents that occur AT or NEAR the SURFACE of the ocean called?

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Surface currents.

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What mainly causes surface currents?

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Wind.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What are deep ocean currents?

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

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What is the role of wind in ocean currents?

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Wind transfers energy to the surface of the ocean, creating surface currents.

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What is the difference between surface currents and deep currents?

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Surface currents occur at or near the surface, while deep currents occur below the surface.

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What factors affect ocean currents?

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Factors include wind, water temperature, salinity, and the Earth's rotation.

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