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Q: What causes most oceans waves and currents?
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Are there water waves under water?

Waves, no. Currents, yes. There are a number of different subsurface currents in the oceans, however most of the water moved in such a way in the oceans of the world is referred to as "the Great Ocean Conveyor." This is explained in great detail at the related link below.


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What source of energy causes these oceans currents?

The immediate source of most energy moving ocean currents is wind. The ultimate source of this energy is the sun.


What generates the most ocean waves?

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Most surface waves are caused by?

Most surface waves are caused by wind. Tsunamis are formed by heat and circular wind motions. Tidal waves are caused by hurricanes with huge wind currents.


What are the winds the most affect the oceans currents?

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What is moving liquid?

The most common liquid (on our world) is water, and moving water is commonly found in rivers. It moves in oceans as well, in the form of waves and currents. It also moves out of faucets. Falling rain is another form of moving liquid.


Because the oceans cover most of the earth's surface do the ocean currents transport most of the earth's energy from one region to another?

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Why do the oceans have a great impact on the weather over the continents?

The oceans are the source of most of the humidity in the atmosphere. They also have more mild temperatures than the land, and thus cool or warm coastal areas. Ocean currents effect the temperatures of nearby land masses (cool currents make the land cooler, warm currents make the land warmer).


Do fish get seasick?

No, fish do not get seasick. They are born and use to the waves and movement of the water it helps them get about and most enjoy playing in the currents.


What activities of man results acidification of oceans?

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What seismic wave travels at the lowest rate but causes most destruction?

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