Movement of Water

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What causes surface ocean currents?

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Wind.

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What is the thermohaline circulation sometimes called?

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Ocean conveyor belt.

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What is thermohaline circulation?

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The global movement of water in the oceans.

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What is a current?

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A continuous, directed movement of ocean water.

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What is the vaporization of liquid called?

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Evaporation.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of turning from liquid into vapor.

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What are deep water currents?

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Part of the thermohaline circulation that moves cold, dense water from the poles to the equator.

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What role does temperature play in ocean currents?

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Temperature differences drive the movement of water, affecting density and current flow.

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What is salinity?

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The concentration of salt in water, which affects water density and movement.

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

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They help distribute heat around the planet, influencing weather patterns.