Eavey's Ocean Currents 2025

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What causes surface currents in the ocean?

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Global Wind Patterns.

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Where is ocean water the densest?

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At the bottom.

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What do ocean currents bring from the equator towards the poles?

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Warm water.

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

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Because of warmer temperature and less salinity.

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What type of water does the Gulf Stream carry from the east coast of the United States to the west coast of Europe?

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Warm water.

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What is the primary factor that influences ocean currents?

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Wind.

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

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They help regulate temperatures by distributing heat around the planet.

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What is salinity?

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The concentration of salt in water.

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How does temperature affect the density of ocean water?

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Colder water is denser than warmer water.

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What role does Earth's rotation play in ocean currents?

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It causes the Coriolis effect, which influences the direction of currents.