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- the unequal heating of Earth's surface (that is the exact answer out of my Biology book....hope it helped)
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Which wind drives equatorial currents?
trade winds... :)
Which wind drives polar currents?
westerly winds
What controls ocean currents?
Prevailing Winds.
The winds that are most involved in forming ocean currents are the?
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.
What is the difference between ocean currents and prevailing winds?
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.
What Surface ocean currents are primarily formed by?
winds
What is the region where both winds and ocean currents flow unimpeded around the world is?
What is the region where both winds and ocean currents flow unimpeded around the world SOUTHERN
What wind drives equatorial currents?
The wind that drives equatorial currents is primarily the Trade Winds. These winds blow consistently from east to west near the equator, pushing surface waters in the same direction and creating equatorial currents. The Coriolis effect also influences the direction of these currents.
What theory explains ocean currents and winds?
3/4 of Earth is ocean
Which direction do global winds blow ocean currents near the equator?
On the average, it most often blow horizontally.
What are winds in india that change direction of ocean currents?
sonomons
What are planetary winds and ocean currents?
west to east for the wind
