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Q What is the driving force of currents in the oceans and atmosphere A Equal hating of the Earth by the Sun B Solar radiation heating only the oceans C Solar radiation heating only the land surfaces D?
B. Solar radiation is the driving force behind currents in the oceans and atmosphere. The differential heating between the equator and the poles creates atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns that drive currents around the globe.
What is a force that pushes currents westward across the tropical latitudes latitdues of all thr ee major oceans called?
The force that pushes currents westward across the tropical latitudes of all three major oceans is called the Coriolis force. This force is a result of the Earth's rotation and causes moving objects, such as ocean currents, to veer to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
Do convection currents in the oceans cause tectonic plates to move?
No, convection currents in the mantle are the primary driving force behind the movement of tectonic plates. These currents are generated by heat from the Earth's core, causing movement in the mantle that in turn drags and moves the overlying tectonic plates.
What do geologist believe is the driving force for sea floor spreading?
convection currents in the mantle.
Could it be the marine currents a driving force behind plates tectonics?
No. For one thing, the ocean currents do not match up with the movements of plates. Second, the force behind those currents is not enough to drive plate movements.
What percentage of the oceans currents are surface currents?
73
Does convection currents in the oceans cause tectonic plates to move?
No, convection currents in the mantle beneath the Earth's crust are the main driving force for tectonic plate movement. These currents are caused by the heating and cooling of the mantle material, creating circulation patterns that push and pull on the plates above. While ocean currents can influence surface processes and climate, they do not directly cause tectonic plate movement.
What happens to an oceans currents when it hits a continent?
An oceans currents will change direction when they hit a continent.
What is the driving force behind plate movement is the process of that occurs in the mantal?
gradationconvection currents
What are rivers of moving water in the oceans called?
These are called currents.
What is the difference between surface currents and deep currents?
Deep ocean currents are in the depths of the oceans. Surface current are at the surface, not deep down. Deep ocean currents bring vitamins and nutrients to the shore, surface currents do not. Deep ocean currents are caused by salinity and temperature differences. Surface currents are cause by the force and impact of the wind.
What is difference between surface currents and deep currents?
Deep ocean currents are in the depths of the oceans. Surface current are at the surface, not deep down. Deep ocean currents bring vitamins and nutrients to the shore, surface currents do not. Deep ocean currents are caused by salinity and temperature differences. Surface currents are cause by the force and impact of the wind.
