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Global winds drag on the ocean's surface causing it to move and build up in the direction the wind is blowing.

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Water's surface is dragged by global winds which cause it to build and move in the direction of the wind. The Coriolis effect deflects winds towards the Southern Hemisphere.

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Q: How are convection currents and global winds related?
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How are global winds and local winds similar?

They both have covection currents and effect the weather


Are winds examples of convection currents?

Winds are examples of convections currents


What is the relationship between convection currents in the ocean and convection currents in the atmosphere?

Which best explains the relationship between ocean currents and convection currents?(1 point) Responses Convection currents join with the Coriolis effect to create the winds that drive ocean currents. Convection currents join with the Coriolis effect to create the winds that drive ocean currents. Ocean currents rely on warm convection currents to strength the Coriolis effect. Ocean currents rely on warm convection currents to strength the Coriolis effect. Ocean currents create a Coriolis effect that increases convection currents. Ocean currents create a Coriolis effect that increases convection currents. Convection currents use the Coriolis effect to generate ocean currents.


Is it true that wind are examples of convection currents?

Not conduction, but convection currents, are what drive winds and many ocean currents.


How do convection currents distribute heat in the oceans?

the radiation from the sun will send heat to the ocean and the heat would make currents hot Basically a convection current


How is convection a cycle of nature?

Convection is responsible for winds and currents...... maybe..... I don't really know....


What are examples of local winds?

Trade winds,Westerlies,and Easterlies are examples of global winds.


Do global winds directly cause deep currents?

NO. :)


What causes global winds and currents to curve in a circular pattern?

The curved paths of global winds and surface currents are caused by warm air near the equator.


How do convection currents from different global winds?

The cool air sinks and warm air rises,as the warm air rise, the rotation of earth makes the air spin in a awkward position


Where do global winds move cold air?

Ocean currents form


What factors affect currents?

Global Winds Coriolis EffectContinental Deflection