Ocean Currents

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What are currents that occur at or near the surface of the ocean called?

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Surface Currents

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What is the name of the warm, strong current off the coast of Florida?

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Gulf Stream

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What are regular movements of water far below the ocean's surface called?

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Deep Currents

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What mainly causes surface currents in the ocean?

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Wind

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What do ocean currents move in the form of?

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Heat

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect is the way Earth's rotation affects the direction of winds and currents.

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What is the difference between surface currents and deep currents?

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Surface currents occur at or near the surface, while deep currents flow far below the surface.

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

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Ocean currents help distribute heat around the planet, influencing weather and climate patterns.

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What role do winds play in ocean currents?

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Winds push the surface water, creating surface currents.

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What is an example of a cold ocean current?

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The California Current is an example of a cold ocean current.