What causes ocean currents?
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Ocean currents are primarily caused by wind patterns and differences in water temperature and salinity.
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What are the two basic movements of ocean water?
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The two basic movements of ocean water are currents and tides.
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What is a community in an ecosystem?
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A community is made up of different populations of plants and animals living together in a specific area.
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Which area of the ocean has the least amount of living organisms?
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The continental shelf has the least amount of living organisms compared to other areas.
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What is the Continental Slope?
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The Continental Slope is the steeply sloping area of the ocean floor that leads down from the continental shelf.
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What is the role of the sun in ocean currents?
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The sun heats the water, creating temperature differences that contribute to ocean currents.
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What are tides?
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Tides are the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.
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