Ocean Currents Review

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What are ocean currents?

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

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Where do warm ocean currents begin?

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Warm ocean currents begin near the equator.

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What is the impact of plastics in the ocean?

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Plastics in the ocean introduce harmful chemicals into the ecosystem, affecting marine life and food chains.

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What is a gyre?

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A gyre is a large system of circulating ocean currents, typically driven by wind patterns and the Coriolis effect.

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Which gyre is located between South America and Africa in the Southern Hemisphere?

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The South Atlantic Gyre.

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What is the best way to prevent garbage patches in the oceans?

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The best way to prevent garbage patches is to reduce, reuse, and recycle plastics.

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What is the Atlantic Ocean?

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The Atlantic Ocean is one of the world's major oceans, located between the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east.

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What are the main factors that influence ocean currents?

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The main factors influencing ocean currents include wind, the Earth's rotation (Coriolis effect), temperature, and salinity differences.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as air and water, caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What are the consequences of ocean currents on climate?

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Ocean currents help regulate climate by distributing heat around the planet, influencing weather patterns and temperatures.