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What is the primary reason why shorelines have smaller yearly temperature ranges compared to inland climates?

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Because the ocean releases heat more slowly than land.

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What causes deep ocean currents?

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Temperature and salinity differences in ocean water.

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What would happen if the thermohaline flow stopped?

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Europe and North America would get colder winters.

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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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Which continents are affected by the Canary Currents?

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Europe and Africa.

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Define thermohaline circulation.

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The large-scale movement of water driven by temperature and salinity differences.

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What is the role of deep ocean currents in global climate?

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They help regulate temperatures and distribute heat around the planet.

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How do surface currents differ from deep currents?

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Surface currents are driven by wind, while deep currents are driven by differences in temperature and salinity.

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What is the Gulf Stream?

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A warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows into the Atlantic Ocean.

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What effect do ocean currents have on coastal climates?

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They moderate temperatures, leading to milder climates.