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Oceans have a constant heating and cooling cycle to maintain the Earth's temperature. They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere which reduces the temperature. They all emit heat that is absorbed from sunlight increasing the temperature.
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What causes forces that affect currents in the ocean?
the uneven heating of the earth and change in the weather.
How does the unequal heating of Earth's surface affect the ocean currents?
It affects ocean currents because the sun hits the equator directly unlike towards the poles where they get less sun because they are farther away.
Does ocean currents affect the climat of Tokyo japan?
Yes ocean currents do affect japan.
How do ocean currents affect people?
It is easier and faster for ships to sail with the ocean currents.
When a submarine expolres the ocean bottom what type of currents affect it?
deep ocean currents.
How does the ocean currents affect New York city?
new york doesnt have ocean currents
Which of these is a direct result of uneven heating of water in the oceans due to solar energy A. Salt in any ocean B. Ocean tides C. icebergs D. Ocean currents?
D Ocean currents.
How does the sun cause ocean currents on the Earth?
ummm...i think the sun powers the wind, and the wind powers the currents. that's what all of my sources say, but if im wrong, then.....well yeah you get the point.
What do patterns of heating and cooling in the atmosphere result in?
Ocean currents. This could also apply to wind currents.
How does heat affect ocean currents?
It doesn't.
What ocean currents affect Edmonton?
my pool =)
Do ocean currents affect Las Vegas?
Yes. Ocean currents affect world wide weather patterns, and weather affects Las Vegas.
