Oceanography Vocabulary

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What is a Deep Current?

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A current that moves due to changes in salinity and temperature.

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What causes Surface Currents?

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Surface currents move because of wind.

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Define Ocean Currents.

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Movement of ocean water that follows a regular pattern.

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What is Salinity?

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The measure of dissolved salts in water.

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Explain the Coriolis Effect.

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The movement of wind and water to the right or left caused by Earth's rotation.

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What factors influence the movement of ocean currents?

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Factors include wind, salinity, temperature, and the Coriolis effect.

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How do temperature changes affect ocean currents?

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Temperature changes can create density differences in water, leading to the movement of deep currents.

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What role does salinity play in ocean currents?

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Salinity affects water density, which influences the movement of deep currents.

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How does the Coriolis Effect impact ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere?

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In the Northern Hemisphere, the Coriolis Effect causes currents to deflect to the right.

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How does the Coriolis Effect impact ocean currents in the Southern Hemisphere?

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In the Southern Hemisphere, the Coriolis Effect causes currents to deflect to the left.

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