Ocean Currents

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What do ocean currents affect?

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Climate and weather.

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What causes surface currents?

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Global Wind Patterns.

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What causes deep ocean currents?

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Density.

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What is the constantly moving system of deep-ocean circulation driven by temperature and salinity?

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Global Conveyor Belt.

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Why are surface currents found at the surface of the ocean?

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Warmer temperature & less salinity.

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What are surface currents?

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Currents that occur at the top layer of the ocean, influenced by wind.

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What is the role of temperature in ocean currents?

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Temperature differences drive the movement of water.

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What is salinity?

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The amount of salt in water.

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How do ocean currents influence climate?

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They help distribute heat around the planet.

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What is the Gulf Stream?

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A warm ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean.