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What are Currents powered by wind called?
Surface Currents
Are density currents faster than surface currents?
no, density currents flow slower than surface currents because surface currents are powered by the wind ;)
What type of current is caused by wind on the oceans surface?
Surface ocean currents are caused by winds. As wind blows across the surface, the wind pulls the water and causes waves.
What is the difference between waves and currents?
when the surface of the sea is distributed, waves are produced. waves are seen moving on the surface of water but actually their movement is not extensive and the movement of water from one part of the ocean to another gives rise to currents.
What is the ocean zone where waves and currents mix the water?
the answer is surface zone
What happen when surface currents meet a continent?
you get waves not tidal waves or tsunami's! You just get waves. how big they get would depend on air currents and storms
What happens when a surface meets a continent?
you get waves not tidal waves or tsunami's! You just get waves. how big they get would depend on air currents and storms
The wind stirs up currents?
Surface
Most surface waves are caused by?
Most surface waves are caused by wind. Tsunamis are formed by heat and circular wind motions. Tidal waves are caused by hurricanes with huge wind currents.
What has the author W E Hubert written?
W. E. Hubert has written: 'Synoptic analysis and forecasting of surface currents' -- subject(s): Surface waves, Ocean currents
What does surface current mean?
Surface Currents are powered by wind and usually move only the upper few hundred meters of seawater
Why do surface currents curve?
surface currents curve because the waves of an ocean bushes the sand. it mostly depends on the weather if its hot waves are known ed to be smooth, but if is bad weather like thunder or rain the waves will move faster so the currents cant handle the strength so it moves so it upper level curves leaving the sure to move closer to land.
