What are ocean currents?
Ocean Currents Review

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Ocean currents are large-scale movements of seawater that flow through the world's oceans, driven by factors such as wind, temperature, salinity, and the Earth's rotation.
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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. It causes currents to curve to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
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What is the difference between warm and cold ocean currents?
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Warm ocean currents originate near the equator and carry warm water towards the poles, while cold ocean currents originate near the poles and carry cooler water towards the equator.
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What is the Gulf Stream?
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The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows along the eastern coast of the United States, influencing the climate of the region.
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What is the California Current?
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The California Current is a cold ocean current that flows southward along the western coast of North America, bringing cooler temperatures to the coastal areas.
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How do ocean currents affect climate?
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Ocean currents help regulate the Earth's climate by distributing heat around the planet, influencing weather patterns and temperatures in coastal regions.
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What causes deep ocean currents?
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Deep ocean currents are primarily caused by differences in water density, which is affected by temperature and salinity.
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