What are surface currents primarily driven by?
Ocean Currents

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Winds
2.
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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 regular movements of ocean water formed by density and are far below the surface called?
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Deep Currents
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How do warm-water currents affect coastal areas along which they flow?
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They make the coastal climate warmer than the inland climate.
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What are the two types of water currents?
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Surface and Deep
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What is the Coriolis Effect?
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The Coriolis Effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.
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What is the difference between surface currents and deep currents?
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Surface currents are found at the top layer of the ocean and are driven by winds, while deep currents are found below the surface and are driven by differences in water density.
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