Ocean Currents

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What are the two types of ocean currents?

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Surface and deep currents.

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What is the term for the salt content of a substance?

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Salinity.

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What are smaller bodies of salt water called?

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Seas.

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What affects the density of ocean water along with temperature?

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Salinity.

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Which type of water would sink the fastest?

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Cold and salty water.

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What is the main driving force behind surface ocean currents?

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Wind.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What is thermohaline circulation?

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A global ocean circulation driven by temperature and salinity differences.

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

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They help distribute heat around the planet, influencing weather patterns.

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What is upwelling?

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The process where deep, cold water rises to the surface, bringing nutrients.