What are the two main factors that influence ocean currents?
Earth and Environmental Science Final Exam

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Wind and density are the two main factors that influence ocean currents.
2.
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What is true about freshwater in the United States?
Back
Policies related to the use of water from western rivers have significantly altered these rivers.
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Why are the constellations visible during the summer different from those visible during the winter?
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Earth revolves around the Sun, causing different constellations to be visible in different seasons.
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What is primarily responsible for the change in availability of fresh water from 1850 to 1990?
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Global population growth is primarily responsible for the decrease in available fresh water.
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Which type of weather front is often preceded by fog?
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A warm front is often preceded by fog.
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Define 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 is the role of wind in ocean currents?
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Wind drives surface currents in the ocean, influencing their direction and speed.
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