Ocean Currents

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What are two factors of water density?

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Salinity and Temperature

Front

What is a stream-like movement of ocean water that follows a regular pattern?

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Ocean Current

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What causes Deep Ocean Currents?

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Difference in Salinity causes dense water to sink and less dense water to rise.

Front

What is a stream-like movement of ocean water far below the surface?

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Deep Current

Front

What is a large volume of water flowing in a certain direction?

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Ocean Current

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What is the term for the upward movement of water from the ocean depths?

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Upwelling

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What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on ocean currents?

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Coriolis Effect

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What is the difference between surface currents and deep currents?

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Surface currents are found at the top layer of the ocean, while deep currents flow below the surface.

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What role does wind play in ocean currents?

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Wind drives surface currents by pushing the water in the direction it blows.

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How does temperature affect ocean water density?

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Colder water is denser than warmer water, affecting how it moves.