Surface currents in the ocean are the continuous movements of water found at the surface to just a few feet below, these currents are generated by the planet's prevailing winds-which are a direct result of the Sun's radiation and Earth's rotation.
wind
Surface ocean currents are caused by winds. As wind blows across the surface, the wind pulls the water and causes waves.
The gravitation pull on the earth.
bend and curve
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A surface current is a current caused by wind direction
Ocean currents is what forms surface currents. This starts deep in the ocean.
friction
The Earth rotating and its tilt of the axis forms the oceans' tides and currents.
The energy from the core of the earth causes currents in the molten layers, the way there are currents in the ocean. These currents are what causes the Tectonic Plates to move along the surface of the earth.
Coriolis effect
Surface currents in the ocean are the continuous movements of water found at the surface to just a few feet below, these currents are generated by the planet's prevailing winds-which are a direct result of the Sun's radiation and Earth's rotation.
Convection is the process that causes warm air to rise and cold air to sink. As such, the winds caused by this process are called convection currents.