west to east for the wind
Ocean currents are closely related to planetary wind belts due to the influence of wind patterns on surface water movement. The prevailing winds, driven by the Earth's rotation and solar heating, create friction on the ocean's surface, pushing water in specific directions. This interaction forms large-scale currents that flow in concert with wind patterns, such as the trade winds and westerlies. Additionally, the Coriolis effect causes these currents to deflect, further shaping their paths in relation to the wind belts.
Prevailing Winds.
The winds most involved in forming ocean currents are the global wind patterns, such as the trade winds, westerlies, and polar easterlies. These winds drive the surface waters of the oceans, creating ocean currents that can transport heat, nutrients, and marine life around the globe.
Ocean currents are large-scale movements of water in the ocean, driven by factors like temperature, winds, and Earth's rotation. Prevailing winds are the dominant winds that blow consistently in a particular direction over a specific area. While both ocean currents and prevailing winds impact climate and weather patterns, ocean currents specifically involve the movement of water, while prevailing winds involve the movement of air.
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What is the region where both winds and ocean currents flow unimpeded around the world SOUTHERN
3/4 of Earth is ocean
On the average, it most often blow horizontally.
sonomons
Ocean currents are caused by various factors. They are made from earthquakes, winds, tides and differences in density. The currents of the ocean have an effect on the weather.
Winds affect ocean water by blowing the water across making ocean currents and changing the temperature. Catastrophic Events? Me too.
Ocean currents are created by the rotation of the Earth, and enhanced by the prevailing winds at the equator which constantly blow west.