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What causes warm water in the gulf of mexico to be pulled toward the north Atlantic?
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the warm water moves up the atlantic, settling on the surface, causing the colder water to sink because it is more dense. the colder water then travels down the atlantic, causing the warmer water to move north, repeating the cycle.
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What cause warm water in the Gulf Of Mexico to be pulled toward the North Atlantic?
the warm water moves up the atlantic, settling on the surface, causing the colder water to sink because it is more dense. the colder water then travels down the atlantic, causing the warmer water to move north, repeating the cycle.
What things are pulled toward earth?
gravity
What oceans is Mexico in between?
On the west, Mexico is bordered by the Pacific. To the east, the Gulf of Mexico is on the northern side, while the Caribbean Sea is toward the southern end. Both of those bodies of water are part of the Atlantic Ocean, so if you only want an ocean, that would be your answer.
Bulge of the ocean is pulled toward the moon by what?
The tidal effects are caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun. The different positions of the sun and moon are the causes of high and low tides on Earth.
Everything on earth is pulled downward toward the center by what?
Gravity
Why are planes pulled toward water?
They aren't. They are pulled towards the center of the earth, as are all objects on the surface of the earth.
The warm current that flows across the Atlantic toward eroupe is called?
the north Atlantic drift
Bulge of the ocean is pulled toward the moon by this?
Moon's gravitational force
How far is Orlando Florida from the ocean?
from Orlando toward the Atlantic Ocean: Cocoa Beach (east) or Daytona Beach (northeast) is about 55 - 60 miles (1 hour) toward the Gulf of Mexico: Clearwater or St. Petersburg beachs (west) is about 105 - 115 miles (2 hours)
What percentage of the ocean is the Atlantic Ocean?
The Atlantic Ocean receives 75% of sunlight due to the radiation toward the equator!!!!!
What spasmodic is a stiff neck due to contraction of the neck muscles that pull the head toward the affected side?
Also known as a wry neck, spasmodic torticollis is a stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of the neck muscle. The spasm causes the head to be pulled toward the affected side.
Which way is up river for st Lawrence river?
Toward the west. Toward the Great Lakes. The St. Lawrence flows toward the east -- from the Great Lakes toward the Atlantic.
