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Deep ocean currents are created by many elements. The first, is called the
Thermohaline circulation, Thermo meaning hot and cold water interacting and haline meaning the amount of salt water verses fresh water, that changes places when ice melts and refreezes in the ocean. This circulation of cold rich salt water and warm surface water starts at the equator, where the water is warmed by the tropical sun and pushed ever north ward by cold dense water that flows from the poles.
The second element that creates deep ocean currents is called the Coriolis effect, in physics this element is easiest explain by placing a rolling ball on a turning table. If the table where to remain stationary the ball when rolled would effectively roll straight and not deviate from its straight line. Where as with this effect if the ball where to be rolled while the table where in motion the ball would deviate from the straight line and roll off in the direction that the table is rolling in. As currents come from the poles they deviate from their straight path and fall along the continents. Thus creating deep ocean currents .
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∙ 9y agoSurface currents in the ocean originate with winds that also causes upwelling, which forms a circulating pattern. When the ocean and the atmosphere touch energy is transferred from the wind to the water from friction, causing the surface of the water to move.
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∙ 7y agoHeating differences between the poles and the equator because of the sun lead to convection.
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How are ocean currents measured?
In the unit that they measure ocean currents.
What latitude belts do cold currents originate?
Cold currents originate from the polar regions which are the North and South Pole. Therefore, the cold currents originate from the latitudes of 90 degrees north and 90 degrees south.
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
How are ocean currents like wind currents?
they are both currents.
Are ocean currents similar to wind currents?
Yes.
Why ocean currents that originate near equator is warm?
As the equator is warm, the currents that originate from there are also warm.
How do ocean currents originate and affect Earths climates?
How are atmospheric gases like the glass in a greenhouse
Where do warm ocean currents originate from?
various forces, including heat from solar energy, gravity, and the Earth's rotation.
How are deep ocean currents form?
Cold ocean currents sink under warm ocean currents to form deep ocean currents.
What forms surface ocean currents?
Ocean currents is what forms surface currents. This starts deep in the ocean.
Where do cold water currents begin?
if a current originates near the poles and flows towards the equator, it will be colder than all the water it meets. Hence it will be a cold current. ...conversely, if it originates near the equator and flows towards the pole, it will be warmer than the water it meets and be a warm current. In a Short Summary Cold Ocean Currents Originate From The Poles And Warm Ocean Currents Originate From The Equator
What advantages of ocean currents?
advantage of ocean currents
What are the effects of ocean currents?
what are the effects of the ocean 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.
Are ocean currents predictable?
yes ocean currents are predictable
How are ocean currents measured?
In the unit that they measure ocean currents.
What latitude belts do cold currents originate?
Cold currents originate from the polar regions which are the North and South Pole. Therefore, the cold currents originate from the latitudes of 90 degrees north and 90 degrees south.
