Ocean Currents

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What type of heat transfer is responsible for the movement of warm water rising and cold water sinking in the ocean?

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Convection

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What is the Earth's greatest source of energy?

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The Sun

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What important matter do ocean currents carry that is necessary for the survival of marine organisms?

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Nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and oxygen

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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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Why is it warmer in Charleston than in San Diego even though they are the same distance from the Equator?

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Charleston is affected by the Gulf Stream.

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What are ocean currents?

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Ocean currents are large-scale movements of water within the world's oceans, driven by factors such as wind, temperature, and salinity.

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What role do ocean currents play in climate?

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Ocean currents help regulate global climate by distributing heat from the equator to the poles.

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What is the difference between surface currents and deep ocean currents?

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Surface currents are driven by wind and affect the upper layer of the ocean, while deep ocean currents are driven by differences in water density.

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What is upwelling?

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Upwelling is the process where deep, cold water rises to the surface, bringing nutrients that support marine life.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as ocean currents, caused by the rotation of the Earth.