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Yes, there are warm and cold currents throughout the oceans round the world. They move warm water into colder areas (the Gulf Stream warms north west Europe) and vice versa.

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Which is true A. The ocean has no effect on the temperature on the land. B. Ocean currents affect temperatures on land. C. All ocean water is the same temperature. D. Ocean water does not move between locations.?

B. Ocean currents affect temperatures on land.


Two things that can affect the temperature of ocean water?

The temperature of ocean water can be affected by the depth. The deeper it gets, the colder the temperature. The current also can affect the temperature of ocean water.


How does the temperature affect the formation of deep currents?

Deep currents form where the density of ocean water increase so, water density depends on temperature and salinity. I hope I helped you =)


How do ocean currents affect air temperature in coastal areas?

Warm Ocean currents warms the air above it and some move from the tropic towards both poles ---------------------------------------------------------AND----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cold Ocean currents also affect weather patterns by bringing cold water from polar to the equator


How do winds affect ocean waters?

Winds affect ocean water by blowing the water across making ocean currents and changing the temperature. Catastrophic Events? Me too.


What six factors affect ocean currents?

Global Winds, Earth´s Rotation, and Water Temperature


Is temperature salinity and density are factors in the formation of?

Yes, temperature, salinity, and density are all factors in the formation of ocean currents. These factors affect the movement of water masses, which can create differences in water density and drive the circulation of ocean currents. Changes in temperature and salinity can impact the density of water, influencing the speed and direction of currents.


How do ocean currents affect temperature?

ocean currents may be considerably warmer or colder than the normal surface air temperatures. their effect is greatest when the prevailing winds blow from the water to the land.


How does the density of water affect deep currents?

im thinking that the ocean water would be more heavy than the ocean currents


How do deep currents affect climate?

The air of a region where the temperature is higher is warmer than the air of a region where the temperature is lower. As a result, the air will flow from the warmer region to the cooler region. This generates air currents.


What are 3 things that affect surface ocean currents?

Wind, deflection from land, temperature differences between layers of cold and warm water.


What forces and factors affect the direction of the ocean current?

Ocean currents are primarily driven by wind patterns, differences in water temperature and salinity, the Coriolis effect, and gravitational forces from the moon. These forces influence the direction and strength of ocean currents, shaping their flow around the globe. Human activities, such as climate change and pollution, can also impact ocean currents by altering water temperature and disrupting natural processes.