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Warm water expands and rises, cool water contracts and sinks.
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Do ocean waters and winds help to distribute the suns heat?
Wind and ocean currents are both produced by the Earth's unequal heating. This leads to the conclusion that the Sun is the main component in wind currents and ocean currents, because the Sun is what heats the Earth.
What factors dissipate the earth's heat?
Wind and ocean currents are the two primary factors.
How are ocean currents measured?
In the unit that they measure ocean currents.
What is it called when the sun transfers heat to the earth?
The sun transfers heat to the Earth through radiation - solar radiation.
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 do convection currents distribute heat in the oceans?
the radiation from the sun will send heat to the ocean and the heat would make currents hot Basically a convection current
How do currents heat in the ocean?
the radiation from the sun will send heat to the ocean and the heat would make currents hot Basically a convection current
Are the Currents in the ocean moved by heat and salinity.?
No.
How does heat affect ocean currents?
It doesn't.
What do deep currents cause?
They cause movement of the ocean.
Are currents in the ocean mostly moved by heat and salinity?
No.
What impact do ocean currents have on the transfer of energy and climate?
ocean currents transfer energy and climate through the sun and the ocean tide. they also transfer heat and oxygen through water currents.
Explain how heat energy carried by ocean currents influences climate?
The ocean currents carry it ................................................if i knew I wouldn't tell you suckers ;)
What if ocean currents stop?
Ocean currents cannot simply stop. They are driven mainly by weather systems, heat and the earths rotation
What are the four currents on earth?
Electric, Ocean, Wind and Heat.
What do the currents do to the worlds heat flow?
Ocean current redistribute heat around the planet.
Why are cold currents not found in the northern part of the Indian Ocean?
Cold ocean currents are not found in the northern part of Indian ocean due to excess heat from sun.
