Ocean Currents

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Deep Ocean currents are a result of

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Density

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The Gulf stream carries _____________ water from the east coast of The United States to the West coast of Europe.

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Warm

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What happens to a current when it comes in contact with a continent or landmass?

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It changes direction

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Warm ocean currents generally come from: The North Pole, The South Pole, The Equator, Both A and B

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The Equator

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Cold ocean currents generally come from

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The North Pole and The South Pole

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A strong surface current that runs along the east coast of the United States and carries warm water to Europe.

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Gulf Stream

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Constantly moving system of deep-ocean circulation driven by temperature and salinity. It moves water around the globe.

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Global Conveyor Belt

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A horizontal movement of ocean water that is caused by wind and that occurs at or near the ocean's surface.

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Surface Current

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Why are surface currents at the surface of the ocean?

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warmer temperature & less salinty

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Ocean currents have an effect on which two things?

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climate and weather