Waves, Currents & Tides

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What is the Gulf Stream?

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The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that carries warm water from the east coast of the United States to the west coast of Europe.

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What factors affect the movement of deep ocean currents?

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Factors such as salinity, temperature, and the Coriolis effect affect the movement of deep ocean currents.

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What drives surface currents in the ocean?

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Surface currents are mainly driven by the wind.

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What is a wave crest?

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A wave crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is a wave trough?

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A wave trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is frequency in terms of waves?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time.

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What is upwelling?

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Upwelling is the movement of cold, nutrient-rich water to the surface, providing food for sea life.

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What is downwelling?

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Downwelling is the process where surface water sinks, often bringing oxygen to deeper waters.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as air and water, caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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