Ocean Currents

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What causes surface currents north and south of the equator to move in different directions?

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The rotation of the Earth.

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What are the two types of ocean currents?

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Surface and deep.

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What affects the density of water?

Back

Both salt and temperature.

Front

What does the Gulf Stream contribute to the climate of the British Isles?

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A mild climate for the British Isles.

Front

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

Back

Surface Currents.

Front

What is the definition of ocean currents?

Back

Large-scale movements of water within the oceans.

Front

What is the main driver of surface ocean currents?

Back

Wind.

Front

How do temperature differences affect ocean currents?

Back

They create variations in water density, influencing movement.

Front

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 a deep ocean current?

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A current that flows deep below the surface, driven by density differences.