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What creates winds in the atmosphere and therefore currents in the ocean?
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∙ 9y ago
The ocean stores huge quantities of energy . This energy and the heat exchange between the ocean and atmosphere drives the winds and atmospheric circulation around the world. These winds drive ocean surface currents.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agothis is to do with pressure. air (or water) naturally moves from an area of high pressure, so an area of lower pressure.
think about when u suck on a straw..the air (or fluid) comes rushing into your mouth. this is because when u suck, u create an area of low pressure in ur mouth
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∙ 14y agotwo regions of the globe the surface currents do not form gyres i think not sue lokk in to it more sign
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∙ 12y agoWind currents form when air rushes from a high pressure cell to an area of lower pressure. Example: air rushing out of a puncture in a car tire)
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∙ 11y agothe earths rotation
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What do patterns of heating and cooling in the atmosphere result in?
Ocean currents. This could also apply to wind currents.
How do the mantle's convection currents move to form a mid-ocean ridge?
The mantle's convection currents move in the mantle in the form of magma which creates the mid-ocean ridge. Mid-ocean ridges are found in every ocean in the world and when the currents erupt as lava the eventually cool and create a crust.
How does water circulate?
Currents move the ocean water, therefore circulating it!
How are ocean currents measured?
In the unit that they measure ocean currents.
What are the three types of ocean currents?
There are only two type of Ocean Currents: 1. Surface Currents- 10% of the water in the ocean 2. Deep Water Currents- 90% of the water in the ocean
What iz quatic?
Quatic is when the ocean's currents get gigantic and creates a tsunami.
What is it called when wind and ocean currents work together?
Could it be Ocean-Atmosphere Coupling.
What do patterns of heating and cooling in the atmosphere result in?
Ocean currents. This could also apply to wind currents.
Why might scientists want to learn about ocean currents?
Scientists want to learn about ocean currents because the currents affect Earth's climate and atmosphere and act as conveyor belts.
The energy that creates surface ocean currents comes from prevailing winds?
True
What causes currents in the ocean and atmosphere?
Warm air rising and cold air sinking in combination with the rotation of the Earth cause the various currents in the atmosphere.
How does ocean water circulate?
Currents move the ocean water, therefore circulating it!
What is Major source of energy that powers the convection currents in the atmosphere and ocean?
Vertical convection in both the ocean and atmosphere is caused by uneven HEATing.The source of energy for convection in the ocean and atmosphere is heating from the sun.
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.
What are ocean currents and movement?
They are pulled from the gravity/force of the moon therefore creating waves and currents.
What is the study of tides and ocean currents called?
The study of tides, waves, currents and the interaction between the ocean and the atmosphere is a part of physical oceanogrpahy. Physical oceanographers study the physical properties of the ocean such as temperature, density, salinity, circulation, currents and tides.
How do the mantle's convection currents move to form a mid-ocean ridge?
The mantle's convection currents move in the mantle in the form of magma which creates the mid-ocean ridge. Mid-ocean ridges are found in every ocean in the world and when the currents erupt as lava the eventually cool and create a crust.
